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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.
Sit definition: to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.. See examples of SIT used in a sentence.
The meaning of SIT is to rest on the buttocks or haunches —often used with down. How to use sit in a sentence.
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]
When you sit, you rest your weight on your bottom instead of standing on your feet. You can sit in a chair, sit on the floor, or sit in a giant bowl of chocolate pudding if you want to. When you tell a good dog to sit, she lowers her hindquarters to the floor, with her back legs bent.
Definition of sit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
to stay in one place for a long time and not be used: He hardly ever drives the car. It just sits in the garage. sit verb (MEETING) If a court, parliament, etc sits, it has a meeting to do its work: The board will be sitting next week. sit verb (TEST/EXAM) to take a test or exam:
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.
brood. to fit or hang, such as a garment:[no object] That shirt doesn't sit well on him. to have an official position, such as a legislator or judge:[no object* often: ~ + on + object] She sits on the committee. to hold a session:[no object] The court sits in judgment.
