Sit

/sɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; to be in a position in which one's weight is borne by the buttocks.

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

To be located or positioned in a specific place.

The library sits on the corner of the street.

To assume a position, especially comfortably or at rest.

The dog sat by the fire, enjoying the warmth.

To attend a meeting or event as a participant.

She will sit on the council to discuss community issues.

Old English 'sittan', of Germanic origin.

sit tight:

To wait patiently.

sit up:

To raise oneself to a sitting position.

sit in:

To attend or participate without formal membership.

To sit one's ass down.

When it got too hot outside, everyone just sat their ass down in the shade.

Sit for a test.

I'm about to sit for my driving test this afternoon.