ALL meanings of sit tight
sit tight
S s - verb without object sit tight to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated. 1
- verb without object sit tight to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope. 1
- verb without object sit tight to rest or lie (usually followed by on or upon): An aura of greatness sits easily upon him. 1
- verb without object sit tight to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.; pose: to sit for a portrait. 1
- verb without object sit tight to remain quiet or inactive: They let the matter sit. 1
- verb without object sit tight (of a bird) to perch or roost. 1
- verb without object sit tight (of a hen) to cover eggs to hatch them; brood. 1
- verb without object sit tight to fit, rest, or hang, as a garment: The jacket sits well on your shoulders. 1
- verb without object sit tight 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 tight to be convened or in session, as an assembly. 1
- verb without object sit tight to act as a baby-sitter. 1
- verb without object sit tight (of wind) to blow from the indicated direction: The wind sits in the west tonight. 1
- verb without object sit tight 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 tight Informal. to be acceptable to the stomach: Something I ate for breakfast didn't sit too well. 1
- verb without object sit tight Chiefly British. to take a test or examination: I’m studying now, and I plan to sit in June. 1
- verb with object sit tight to cause to sit; seat (often followed by down): Sit yourself down. He sat me near him. 1
- verb with object sit tight to sit astride or keep one's seat on (a horse or other animal): She sits her horse gracefully. 1
- verb with object sit tight to provide seating accommodations or seating room for; seat: Our dining-room table only sits six people. 1
- verb with object sit tight Informal. to serve as baby-sitter for: A neighbor can sit the children while you go out. 1
- verb with object sit tight Chiefly British. to take (a test or examination): She finally received permission to sit the exam at a later date. 1
- idioms sit tight sit tight, to take no action. 1
- adjective sit tight firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot. 1
- adjective sit tight drawn or stretched so as to be tense; taut. 1
- adjective sit tight affording little or no extra room; fitting closely, especially too closely: a tight collar. 1
- adjective sit tight difficult to deal with or manage: to be in a tight situation. 1
- adjective sit tight of such close or compacted texture, or fitted together so closely, as to be impervious to water, air, steam, etc.: a good, tight roof. 1
- adjective sit tight concise; terse: a tight style of writing. 1
- adjective sit tight firm; rigid: his tight control of the company. 1
- adjective sit tight carefully arranged or organized and full; affording little leeway; compact: a tight schedule. 1
- adjective sit tight nearly even; close: a tight race. 1
- adjective sit tight Informal. close, as friends; familiar or intimate. united: The strikers are tight in their refusal to accept the proposed contract. 1
- adjective sit tight parsimonious; stingy. 1
- adjective sit tight Slang. amazing; cool: Your new place is tight! 1
- adjective sit tight Older Slang. drunk; tipsy. 1
- adjective sit tight characterized by scarcity or eager demand; costly; limited; restricted: a tight job market; tight money. 1
- adjective sit tight Journalism. (of a newspaper) having more news available than is required for or utilizable in a particular issue. 1
- adjective sit tight Baseball. inside (def 18). 1
- adjective sit tight Scot. and North England. competent or skillful. 1
- adjective sit tight tidy. 1
- adjective sit tight neatly or well built or made. 1
- adverb sit tight in a tight manner; closely; firmly; securely; tensely: Shut the door tight. The shirt fit tight across the shoulders. 1
- adverb sit tight soundly or deeply: to sleep tight. 1
- noun sit tight to wait patiently; bide one's time 0
- noun sit tight to maintain one's position, stand, or opinion firmly 0
- noun sit tight to keep one's opinion or position and wait 0