sit

[US]/sɪt/
[UK]/sɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.& vi. (cause to) be in a seated position
vi.(of animals or birds) rest; crouch, perch;be located; be situated

Phrases & Collocations

sit down

sit still

sit quietly

sit on

sit in

sit at

sit back

sitting pretty

sit tight

sit by

sit around

sit up

sit with

sit for

sit under

sit out

sit through

sit over

sit down on

sit in on

Example Sentences

a sit in the shade.

sit and listen to the radio.

a chair to sit on.

sit on the margin of a lake

sit astraddle a horse

They sit down to breakfast.

sit in a comfortable position

sit out a dance.

to sit alongside of a person

to sit round the table

They sit in separate seats.

sit back and relax.

they sit in respectful silence.

the sit of her frock.

sit back and enjoy the music.

Real-world Examples

Um. . we should really be sitting for this.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

Do you mind if we sit down?

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

No one was teaching. We were just sitting there watching. Everyone was in shock.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Because they've been sitting down for so long.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

I won't sit here and be insulted.

Source: Villains' Tea Party

Nothing, it was here when I sat down.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

And I remember exactly where I was sitting.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

I am not gonna just sit back...

Source: the chair

What I want is for you to sit down and shut up.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

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