sit
/sɪt/
To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks; To move oneself into such a position; To occupy a given position; To remain in a state of repose
- he/she/it
- sits
- past
- sat
- past participle
- sat
Meanings
- 1
To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks
Where can we sit down?
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She is used to sitting.
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- 2
To move oneself into such a position
- 3
To occupy a given position
- 4
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition
- 5
To be a member of a deliberative body
- 6
Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session
- 7
To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh
- 8
To be adjusted; to fit
- 9
To be accepted or acceptable; to work
- 10
To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to