sit on

verb

sat on; sitting on; sits on
Synonyms of sit onnext

transitive verb

1
: to hold deliberations concerning
2
: repress, squelch
3
: to delay action or decision concerning
4
: to wait or be ready for (a specific pitch) in baseball

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Slowing down to listen and sitting on the porch long into the evening feels like hitting pause on the busyness of life. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 The restaurant sits on La Réserve Ramatuelle’s rooftop with unmatched views, and the food is prepared in an open kitchen. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Today, some of the world’s most critical infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026 For an instant, Davidovich Fokina thought about getting up, but instead sat on his backside, seemingly resigned to defeat. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit on

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