sit on

British  

verb

1. to be a member of (a committee, etc)

2. informal to suppress

3. informal to check or rebuke

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sit on Idioms  

1. Also, sit upon.

2. Confer about or deliberate over, as in Another attorney was called to sit on the case . [Mid-1400s]

3. Suppress or repress, as in I know they were sitting on some evidence . [Early 1900s]

4. Postpone action or resolution regarding, as in I don't know why the city council is sitting on their decision . [Early 1900s]

5. Rebuke sharply, reprimand, as in If he interrupts one more time I'm going to sit on him . [ Slang ; second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

I could sit on the stage, but the band would start setting up soon.

From Literature

But our glasses still sit on the counter.

From Literature

I sit on the bleachers to wait.

From Literature

I sit on my hands to steady my tremor, and count and breathe, count and breathe, searching the depths of me for another ounce of courage.

From Literature

Spying an empty bus shelter on the opposite side of the street, I sit on the icy metal bench and wrap my arms tight around my calves, rest my forehead on my knees.

From Literature

Related Words

• abolish
• censor
• conceal
• contain
• crack down on
• crush
• curb
• cut off
• muzzle
• overcome
• overthrow
• put an end to
• put down
• quash
• quell
• quench
• repress
• silence
• snuff out