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- Dictionarysitting/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
noun
- 1. a continuous period of being seated, especially when engaged in a particular activity: "twenty pieces of music is a bit much to take in at one sitting"
- 2. a scheduled period of time when a number of people are served a meal, especially in a restaurant: "there will be two sittings for Christmas lunch"
adjective
- 1. in a seated position: "a sitting position"
- 2. (of an MP or other elected representative) current; present: "the resignation of the sitting member"
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SITTING definition: 1. a period when a meal is served in a place like a hotel: 2. a period spent by a model who is…. Learn more.
1. : that is setting. a sitting hen. 2. : occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office.
(sɪtɪŋ ) Word forms: plural sittings. 1. countable noun. A sitting is one of the periods when a meal is served when there is not enough space for everyone to eat at the same time. Dinner was in two sittings. Synonyms: session, period More Synonyms of sitting. 2. countable noun.
1. a. : to rest on the buttocks or haunches. sit in a chair. often used with down. b. : perch, roost. 2. : to occupy a place as a member of an official body. sit in Congress. 3. : to hold a session : be in session for official business. 4. : to cover eggs for hatching : brood. 5. a.
Definition of sitting noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of sitting. noun. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position. “he read the mystery at one sitting ”. see more. noun. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) “he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting ”. synonyms: posing.
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] They had been sitting watching television. [VERB]
noun. a continuous period of being seated. I read his novel at one sitting. such a period in a restaurant, canteen, etc, where space and other facilities are limited. dinner will be served in two sittings. the act or period of posing for one's portrait to be painted, carved, etc. a meeting, esp of an official body, to conduct business.
to ( cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat or other type of support, with the upper part of the body vertical: sit at Many people get back pain from sitting at a desk / table for too long. sit in She was sitting in an armchair watching television.
sitting. ( ˈsɪtɪŋ) n. 1. a continuous period of being seated: I read his novel at one sitting. 2. (Cookery) such a period in a restaurant, canteen, etc, where space and other facilities are limited: dinner will be served in two sittings. 3. (Art Terms) the act or period of posing for one's portrait to be painted, carved, etc. 4.
