sit

[sit] / sɪt /

VERB

rest on one's behind

Synonyms

STRONG

be seated give feet a rest grab a chair have a place have a seat hunker park perch plop down pose posture put it there relax remain rest seat seat oneself settle squat take a load off take a place take a seat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart move stand straighten

VERB

hold a meeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemble meet open

STRONG

convene deliberate officiate preside

WEAK

be in session come together hold an assembly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divide separate

STRONG

WEAK

cancel stand

Example Sentences

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"I didn't want to be sitting watching YouTube for three hours a day but I was forced to."

From BBC

But the teenager says her "future is on hold" after being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness that leaves her unable to sit up.

From BBC

Potgieter shot a 65 and sits alone in third at 12 under.

From Los Angeles Times

It recommended that changes be made to ensure elected politicians can no longer sit on such groups.

From BBC

His fastball sat between 91 and 93 mph, topping out at 94.9 mph.

From Los Angeles Times