sit
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/ 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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Origin of sit
1usage note for sit
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set.
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British Dictionary definitions for sit out (1 of 3)
sit out
verb (adverb)
(tr)
to endure to the end
I sat out the play although it was terrible
(tr)
to remain seated throughout (a dance, etc)
(intr) mainly British
to lean backwards over the side of a light sailing boat in order to carry the centre of gravity as far to windward as possible to reduce heeling
US and Canadian term: hike out
British Dictionary definitions for sit out (2 of 3)
SIT
/ text messaging /
abbreviation for
stay in touch
British Dictionary definitions for sit out (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 out (1 of 2)
sit out
Also, sit through. Stay until the end of, as in We decided to sit out the lecture instead of leaving early, or He was only eight when he sat through an entire opera—and it lasted nearly five hours. [Early 1700s]
Refrain from taking part in, as in Jane's foot hurt so she sat out the last three dances. [Mid-1600s]
Outlast, outstay, as in He sat out all the other guests, hoping to get a word alone with the host. [Mid-1700s]
Idioms and Phrases with sit out (2 of 2)
sit