( also tr when intr, often followed by down, in, or on) to adopt or rest in a posture in which the body is supported on the buttocks and thighs and the torso is more or less upright: to sit on a chair, sit a horse.Sit / sɪt/ vb ( sits, sitting, sat)( mainly intr) to become interested or astonished: We all sat up when the holiday was announced.to delay the hour of retiring beyond the usual time.to rise from a supine to a sitting position.Take no action: I'm going to sit tight till I hear from you. Informal Terms sit pretty, to be in a comfortable situation: He's been sitting pretty ever since he got that new job.to keep one's seat during (a dance, competition, etc.) įail to participate in: We sat out all the Latin-American numbers.to surpass in endurance: He sat out his tormentors.to stay to the end of: Though bored, we sat out the play.Idiomsto fail to take appropriate action.Squelch: I'll sit on him if he tries to interrupt me. Silence: They sat on the bad news as long as they could. to inquire into or deliberate over: A coroner's jury was called to sit on the case.sit in on, to be a spectator, observer, or visitor at: to sit in on classes.to attend or take part as a visitor or temporary participant: to sit in at a bridge game to sit in for the band's regular pianist.to take up a position, as to encamp or besiege: The military forces sat down at the approaches to the city.Informal Termsto serve as baby-sitter for: A neighbor can sit the children while you go out.Seat: Our dining-room table only sits six people. to provide seating accommodations or seating room for.to sit astride or keep one's seat on (a horse or other animal): She sits her horse gracefully.Informal Termsto be acceptable to the stomach: Something I ate for breakfast didn't sit too well.to be accepted or considered in the way indicated: Something about his looks just didn't sit right with me.Meteorology(of wind) to blow from the indicated direction: The wind sits in the west tonight.to be convened or in session, as an assembly.to occupy a place or have a seat in an official assembly or in an official capacity, as a legislator, judge, or bishop.to fit, rest, or hang, as a garment: The jacket sits well on your shoulders.Animal Behavior(of a hen) to cover eggs to hatch them.Animal Behavior(of a bird) to perch or roost.to remain quiet or inactive: They let the matter sit.to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.by on or upon): An aura of greatness sits easily upon him. to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope.to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.Sit 1 (sit), USA pronunciation v., sat or ( Archaic) sate Wait: Sit tight, and when I give you the signal, then move. to fail to take proper or necessary action.Take notice: This will make them sit up and notice. to be awake and active during one's usual sleep time: to sit up all night playing solitaire.
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