ALL meanings of sit on
sit on
S s - verb without object sit on to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated. 1
- verb without object sit on to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope. 1
- verb without object sit on to rest or lie (usually followed by on or upon): An aura of greatness sits easily upon him. 1
- verb without object sit on to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.; pose: to sit for a portrait. 1
- verb without object sit on to remain quiet or inactive: They let the matter sit. 1
- verb without object sit on (of a bird) to perch or roost. 1
- verb without object sit on (of a hen) to cover eggs to hatch them; brood. 1
- verb without object sit on to fit, rest, or hang, as a garment: The jacket sits well on your shoulders. 1
- verb without object sit on to occupy a place or have a seat in an official assembly or in an official capacity, as a legislator, judge, or bishop. 1
- verb without object sit on to be convened or in session, as an assembly. 1
- verb without object sit on to act as a baby-sitter. 1
- verb without object sit on (of wind) to blow from the indicated direction: The wind sits in the west tonight. 1
- verb without object sit on to be accepted or considered in the way indicated: Something about his looks just didn't sit right with me. 1
- verb without object sit on Informal. to be acceptable to the stomach: Something I ate for breakfast didn't sit too well. 1
- verb without object sit on Chiefly British. to take a test or examination: I’m studying now, and I plan to sit in June. 1
- verb with object sit on to cause to sit; seat (often followed by down): Sit yourself down. He sat me near him. 1
- verb with object sit on to sit astride or keep one's seat on (a horse or other animal): She sits her horse gracefully. 1
- verb with object sit on to provide seating accommodations or seating room for; seat: Our dining-room table only sits six people. 1
- verb with object sit on Informal. to serve as baby-sitter for: A neighbor can sit the children while you go out. 1
- verb with object sit on Chiefly British. to take (a test or examination): She finally received permission to sit the exam at a later date. 1
- idioms sit on sit on one's hands, to fail to applaud. to fail to take appropriate action. 1
- idioms sit on sit pretty, Informal. to be in a comfortable situation: He's been sitting pretty ever since he got that new job. 1
- idioms sit on sit tight, to bide one's time; take no action: I'm going to sit tight till I hear from you. 1
- transitivephrasal verb sit on seat oneself on 1
- transitivephrasal verb sit on keep silent about, not divulge 1
- phrasal verb sit on If you say that someone is sitting on something, you mean that they are delaying dealing with it. 0
- verb sit on to be a member of (a committee, etc) 0
- verb sit on to suppress 0
- verb sit on to check or rebuke 0
- noun sit on to serve as a member of (a jury, committee, etc.) 0
- noun sit on to confer on or investigate 0
- noun sit on to suppress, repress, or squelch 0
- noun sit on to hold (something) back from being considered or acted on 0