Sit - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- be around, often idly or without specific purpose
- take a seat (syn: sit down)
- be in session
- sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions (syn: ride)
- be located or situated somewhere
- serve in a specific professional capacity
Extra examples
He was sitting in a chair next to the window.
She sat across from me during dinner.
The children sat cross-legged on the floor playing a game.
Are you going to sit there and watch TV all day?
Don't just sit there—do something!
She walked around the table and sat across from me.
She sat the toddler in the chair.
The cat likes to sit by the window.
The bird sat on the ledge.
The limousine is sitting outside.
He sat back in his chair.
Sit yourself over there.
We can sit twelve guests at our dinner table.
The car sits in the garage.
The church sits back from the main street.
Phrasal verbs
sit by — be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
sit down — take a seat
sit in — attend as a visitor
sit out — not participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event)
sit up — not go to bed
Word forms
I/you/we/they: sit
he/she/it: sits
present participle: sitting
past tense: sat
past participle: sat
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