English dictionary
sit
verbAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- serve in a specific professional capacity
verb
- be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
verb
- show to a seat; assign a seat for
verb
- sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
verb
- take a seat
verb
- be in session
verb
- assume a posture as for artistic purposes
verb
- work or act as a baby-sitter
verb
- be located or situated somewhere
verb
- be around, often idly or without specific purpose
Example sentences
the priest sat for confession
she sat on the jury
The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
She never sat a horse!
Did you ever ride a camel?
The girl liked to drive the young mare
When does the court of law sit?
We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
I cannot baby-sit tonight: I have too much homework to do
The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
The object sat in the corner
We sat around chatting for another hour