sit on

verb

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

2. informal,  to suppress

3. informal,  to check or rebuke

Idioms and Phrases

Also, sit upon.

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

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

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

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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