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- Dictionarysit/sɪt/
verb
- 1. adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright: "I sat next to him at dinner" Similar Opposite
- 2. be or remain in a particular position or state: "the fridge was sitting in a pool of water" Similar
noun
- 1. a period of sitting: "a sit in the shade"
- 2. the way in which an item of clothing fits someone: archaic "the sit of her frock"
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The meaning of SIT is to rest on the buttocks or haunches —often used with down. How to use sit in a sentence.
SIT definition: 1. to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat…. Learn more.
Definition of 'sit' sit. (sɪt ) Word forms: sits , sitting , sat. 1. verb A1. If you are sitting somewhere, for example in a chair, your bottom is resting on the chair and the upper part of your body is upright. Mother was sitting in her chair in the kitchen. [VERB preposition/adverb] They sat there in shock and disbelief. [VERB preposition/adverb]
a. To occupy a seat as a member of a body of officials: sit in Congress. b. To be in session. 8. To remain inactive or unused: Her expensive skis sat gathering dust. 9. To affect one with or as if with a burden; weigh: Official duties sat heavily upon the governor. 10. To fit, fall, or drape in a specified manner: The jacket sits perfectly on you.
Sit definition: to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.. See examples of SIT used in a sentence.
SIT meaning: 1. to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat…. Learn more.
Definition of sit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of sit verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. sit. verb. /sɪt/ Verb Forms. on chair, etc. [intransitive] to be in a position on a chair, etc. in which the upper part of your body is upright and your weight is supported at the bottom of your back She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. + adv./prep. May I sit here?
Definitions of 'sit' 1. If you are sitting somewhere, for example in a chair, your bottom is resting on the chair and the upper part of your body is upright. [...] 2. When you sit somewhere, you lower your body until you are sitting on something. [...] 2. Sit down means the same as sit. [...] 3.
Definitions of 'sit' 1. If you are sitting somewhere, for example, in a chair, your bottom is resting on the chair and the upper part of your body is upright. [...] 2. When you sit somewhere, you lower your body until you are sitting on something. [...] 3. If you sit someone somewhere, you tell them to sit there or put them in a sitting position.
