sit meaning and definition

SIT verb

Definition of sit (verb)

1. be seated
   • synonyms: sit down
   • antonym: stand
2. be around, often idly or without specific purpose
   • "The object sat in the corner"; "We sat around chatting for another hour"
   • synonyms: sit around
3. take a seat
   • synonyms: sit down
   • antonym: arise
4. be in session
   • "When does the court of law sit?"
5. assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   • "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
   • synonyms: model, pose, posture
6. sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
   • "She never sat a horse!"; "Did you ever ride a camel?"; "The girl liked to drive the young mare"
   • synonyms: ride
7. be located or situated somewhere
   • "The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue"
8. work or act as a baby-sitter
   • "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
   • synonyms: baby-sit
9. show to a seat; assign a seat for
   • "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"
   • synonyms: seat, sit down
10. serve in a specific professional capacity
    • "the priest sat for confession"; "she sat on the jury"