sit

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[ sit ]
/ sɪt /

verb (used without object), sat or (Archaic) sate; sat or (Archaic) sit·ten; sit·ting.

verb (used with object), sat or (Archaic) sate; sat or (Archaic) sit·ten; sit·ting.

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Idioms for sit

Origin of sit

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before 900; Middle English sitten, Old English sittan; cognate with Dutch zitten, German sitzen, Old Norse sitja; akin to Gothic sitan, Latin sedēre, Greek hézesthai (base hed-); cf. set, sedate, cathedral, nest

usage note for sit

See set.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sit

set sit (see usage note at set)

British Dictionary definitions for sit on (1 of 3)

sit on

verb (intr, preposition)

to be a member of (a committee, etc)
informal to suppress
informal to check or rebuke

British Dictionary definitions for sit on (2 of 3)

SIT
/ text messaging /

abbreviation for

stay in touch

British Dictionary definitions for sit on (3 of 3)

sit
/ (sɪt) /

verb sits, sitting or sat (mainly intr)

Word Origin for sit

Old English sittan; related to Old Norse sitja, Gothic sitan, Old High German sizzen, Latin sedēre to sit, Sanskrit sīdati he sits

Idioms and Phrases with sit on (1 of 2)

sit on

Also, sit upon.

1

Confer about or deliberate over, as in Another attorney was called to sit on the case. [Mid-1400s]

2

Suppress or repress, as in I know they were sitting on some evidence. [Early 1900s]

3

Postpone action or resolution regarding, as in I don't know why the city council is sitting on their decision. [Early 1900s]

4

Rebuke sharply, reprimand, as in If he interrupts one more time I'm going to sit on him. [Slang; second half of 1800s]

Idioms and Phrases with sit on (2 of 2)

sit