SIT TIGHT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

sit tight

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Definition of sit tight

as in wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something Sit tight and I'll be back in a minute.

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as in hide

to remain out of sight He told his partner to sit tight while he went to get backup.

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lie low

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The suit, covered by major news media this week, was their latest salvo after months of lying low.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of lie low

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sit tight

sitting

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