Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑtɪŋ/
noun the action of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building without lawful permission
A1 I saw a man squatting in the park.
A2 The squatting position is common in yoga.
B1 Squatting can help improve your flexibility and strength.
B2 The act of squatting is a common exercise in weightlifting.
C1 The squatter was evicted from the abandoned building.
C2 Squatting is often seen as a form of protest against government policies.
verb to crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
A1 The cat is squatting in the garden.
A2 She was caught squatting in the abandoned building.
B1 The protesters were squatting in front of the government building.
B2 The athlete was squatting with heavy weights at the gym.
C1 The squatters were evicted from the empty house they were squatting in.
C2 The artist was squatting in the studio, working on a new masterpiece.
formal Squatting on someone else's property is illegal and can result in legal action.
informal I heard that someone has been squatting in that abandoned building for months.
slang We found out that the group of teenagers were squatting in the old warehouse.
figurative Squatting on your dreams will never make them come true; you have to work hard for them.
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