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Sit Definition & Meaning

1. To rest on one's buttocks or haunches, often on a chair or other surface.

Example: "i like to sit in my favorite armchair and read a book in the evenings."

2. To be in a particular position or location.

Example: "the city of paris sits on the banks of the river seine."

3. To occupy a seat or position of authority.

Example: "the ceo of the company sits on the board of directors."

4. To attend or participate in a meeting or event.

Example: "i have to sit through a three-hour lecture on economics."

5. To incubate or brood over eggs in order to hatch them.

Example: "the mother hen sat on her eggs for three weeks before they hatched."

Examples of the word sit used in sentences.

  • Can you please sit next to me at the dinner table?
  • I sat outside in the sun and read a book.
  • The teacher asked the students to sit quietly in their seats.
  • My grandmother always tells me to sit up straight.
  • I like to sit on the couch and watch TV.
  • I like to sit in the park and read a book.
  • Let's sit down and have a chat about your plans for the weekend.
  • I always prefer to sit near the aisle in the movie theater.
  • Can you sit still for a few minutes while I finish this task?
  • My cat likes to sit on the windowsill and watch the birds outside.
  • During the meeting, I was asked to sit at the front of the room so I could see the presentation better.
  • After a long day at work, I like to sit on the couch and watch TV.
  • The doctor told me to sit down and take a few deep breaths to calm myself before the procedure.
  • My favorite place to sit in the park is under the shade of a big tree.
  • I asked my friend to sit with me in the library while I worked on my project.
  • My doctor advised me to sit up straight and maintain a good posture to avoid back pain.
  • Please go ahead and sit down, I'll bring you a cup of tea in a moment.
  • We decided to sit outside and enjoy the sun while having lunch at the café.
  • I always prefer to sit at the back of the classroom so I can concentrate better.
  • After a long day at work, all I want to do is sit on the couch and watch TV.
  • Can you please sit still and pay attention during the lecture?
  • Due to my back pain, it's challenging for me to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • It was a full house, and I had to sit on the floor during the movie night at Sarah's house.
  • I cannot help but feel nervous when I have to sit through an important job interview.
  • After a long hike, I was happy to sit down and rest by the campfire.
  • As the sun began to set, the exhausted hiker gratefully took a seat on a nearby rock, admiring the breathtaking view.
  • The toddler refused to sit still during the entire flight, much to the chagrin of the other passengers on board.
  • Despite his aversion to sitting for long hours, the CEO knew that the board meeting would require his undivided attention.
  • The bride-to-be couldn't help but grin from ear to ear as she watched her future husband nervously fidget in his seat during the wedding ceremony.
  • After hours of sitting at his desk, the writer finally leaned back in his chair with a satisfied smirk, having just finished the final chapter of his novel.
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