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sit
sɪt Listen
Meanings
verb
  • 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.
    E.g. I sat next to him at dinner
  • be or remain in a particular position or state.
    E.g. the fridge was sitting in a pool of water
  • (of a parliament, committee, court of law, etc.) be engaged in its business.
    E.g. Parliament continued sitting until March 16
  • take (an examination).
    E.g. pupils are required to sit nine subjects at GCSE
  • live in someone's house while they are away and look after their pet or pets.
    E.g. Kelly had been cat-sitting for me
noun
  • a period of sitting.
    E.g. a sit in the shade
  • the way in which an item of clothing fits someone.
    E.g. the sit of her frock

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