American English
/sɪt̚/
One syllable.
to be in a position with your bottom supported by a chair, the floor, or another surface
Practice out loudto be in a position with your bottom supported by a chair, the floor, or another surface
I sat by the window.
She sat quietly in the waiting room.
sit still · sit quietly · sit in a chair · sit on the floor
subject + sit + on/in + place
subject + sit + adverb
to move your body into a position with your bottom supported
Please sit down.
He sat down on the bench.
sit down · sit back down · sit at the table · sit next to someone
subject + sit down
subject + sit down + on/in + place
to be in a particular place or position, especially as if fixed there; used for things such as objects and buildings
The keys sat on the kitchen counter.
The house sits on a hill.
sit on a shelf · sit in a corner · sit unused
thing + sit + on/in + place
to be an official member of a group that makes decisions or judges a case
She sits on the school board.
He sat on the jury.
sit on a jury · sit on a committee · sit on the board
subject + sit + on + committee/board/jury
to move into a sitting position
Please sit down here.
to move into a straighter, more upright sitting position
Sit up straight.
to stay where you are and wait
Sit tight while I check the schedule.
Use sat for both the past form and the form after have. Double the final t before -ing: sitting.