sit

Definitions

1. verb

   To rest with your upper body upright, supported by your bottom.

   Examples

   • After a long walk, it was good to sit and relax.
   • Please sit at the table and wait for dinner.
   ≈be seated
2. verb

   To lower yourself into a chair or seat.

   Examples

   • Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
   • He sat beside her on the bench.
   ≈be seated≈sit down≈sit up≈take a seat
3. verb

   To be in a certain place.

   Examples

   • The dishes are still sitting on the table.
   • The temple has sat on that hill for centuries.
   ≈be
4. verb

   To stay in one place without moving.

   Examples

   • Why do you just sit here all day?
   • The old letter sat in a drawer for years.
5. verb

   To be a member of a council or group.

   Examples

   • She sits on the city council.
   • He sat in the senate for two terms.
6. verb

   To meet officially, as a court or parliament.

   Examples

   • The court sits every Tuesday.
   • Parliament sits until the end of the month.
7. verb

   To weigh on your mind or feelings.

   Examples

   • The decision sat heavily on her mind.
   • Guilt sat on him for years afterward.
8. verb

   To fit well on the body.

   Examples

   • Your new coat sits well.
   • This jacket does not sit right on my shoulders.
9. verb

   To be accepted by people.

   Examples

   • How will this new contract sit with the workers?
   • I do not think the plan will sit well.
   ≈be accept≈be welcome≈be well receive
10. verb

    To put someone in a seat.

    Examples

    • She sat the child in the high chair.
    • The usher sat the guests near the front.