Sit on
verb
To sit on something means to put your weight on it while resting on your buttocks.
She chose to sit on the chair instead of on the carpet.
Often appears as...
- sit on the floor
- sit on the ground
idiom
To delay or postpone action; refuse to proceed or act.
The jury is still sitting on the verdict.
Often appears as...
- sit on a decision
- sit on a report
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To be a member of (a committee, board, or other decision-making group).
She was chosen to sit on the company's board.
Often appears as...
- sit on a committee
- sit on a panel
verb
To hold back or keep in check (an emotion or a person).
She had to sit on her anger and maintain her professionalism.
Often appears as...
- sit on anger
- sit on feelings
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To sit on something means to put your weight on it while resting on your buttocks.
She chose to sit on the chair instead of on the carpet.
Often appears as...
- sit on the floor
- sit on the ground
idiom
To delay or postpone action; refuse to proceed or act.
The jury is still sitting on the verdict.
Often appears as...
- sit on a decision
- sit on a report
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To be a member of (a committee, board, or other decision-making group).
She was chosen to sit on the company's board.
Often appears as...
- sit on a committee
- sit on a panel
verb
To hold back or keep in check (an emotion or a person).
She had to sit on her anger and maintain her professionalism.
Often appears as...
- sit on anger
- sit on feelings
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Use 'sit on' when referring to physical objects that can support your weight.
After the long walk, I was happy to sit on a rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Seating
'Sit on' is commonly used for public seating like benches or steps.
He was sitting on a bench at the bus stop.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'sit on' is used figuratively or humorously for unusual seating.
The cat loves to sit on my homework.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Use 'sit on' when referring to physical objects that can support your weight.
After the long walk, I was happy to sit on a rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Seating
'Sit on' is commonly used for public seating like benches or steps.
He was sitting on a bench at the bus stop.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'sit on' is used figuratively or humorously for unusual seating.
The cat loves to sit on my homework.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Use 'sit on' when referring to physical objects that can support your weight.
After the long walk, I was happy to sit on a rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Seating
'Sit on' is commonly used for public seating like benches or steps.
He was sitting on a bench at the bus stop.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'sit on' is used figuratively or humorously for unusual seating.
The cat loves to sit on my homework.
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