Pronunciation: /sɪt ɒn/
verb to physically rest one's weight on something, typically a seat or surface
A1 The cat likes to sit on the windowsill.
A2 Please sit on the chair while you wait for the doctor.
B1 I often sit on the grass in the park to relax.
B2 The children were told to sit on the floor during story time.
C1 The queen will sit on her throne during the ceremony.
C2 The jury will sit on the case and deliver their verdict.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 The cat likes to sit on the windowsill.
A2 I prefer to sit on the floor rather than on the couch.
B1 Please do not sit on the fragile antique chair.
B2 The children like to sit on the swings at the park.
C1 She decided to sit on the board of directors for the charity.
C2 The judge will sit on the panel for the upcoming trial.
formal Please do not sit on the fragile antique chair.
informal Hey, why don't you come sit on the couch with me?
slang Let's go sit on the swings at the park.
figurative I feel like my problems are just too heavy to sit on right now.
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