English · Common Verbs
sit
/sɪt/
[/sɪt/]
rest on a seat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest your body on a seat with your weight on your bottom. It is a basic verb of posture.
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable while I make some tea.
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable while I make some tea.
Etymology
From Old English 'sittan' (to sit, remain), from a Germanic root.
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday verb of posture.