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]

Example Sentences

"The collagen will just sit on the outer layer of your skin, it won't reach the dermis - which is the middle layer."

From BBC

Earlier this month, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Baltimore Ravens had planned on drafting Sanders with the No. 141 overall pick until he let them know that he didn’t want to sit on a roster behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is a two-time league MVP and only 28 years old.

From Los Angeles Times

Sanders added: “Where do these guys come from, that sit on these platforms and say, ‘Oh, you should have sat in behind and learned the game and been what they developed.’

From Los Angeles Times

“We can’t sit on the sidelines anymore and just hope that the far right will play fair or play by the rule book,” said Von Wilpert, 42.

From Los Angeles Times

“Definitely one to sit on, just to look back and reflect how quick it’s gone,” he said last month.

From Los Angeles Times

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