sit

/sɪt/

#3,688 of the most-used English words

noun

1. Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
2. An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

verb

1. (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
   "After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."
2. (of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
   "I asked him to sit."
3. (of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
   "The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."
4. To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Similar: accepted, received, welcomed, well, be seated, be seated

noun

1. Short for situation.