Meaning

(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks..

Definitions by Sense

1. (intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
2. (intransitive, of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
3. (intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
4. (intransitive, copulative) To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
5. (government) To be a member of a deliberative body.
6. (government, law) Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.
7. To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.
8. To be adjusted; to fit.

Example Sentences

After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.

You're finishing the chowder if you sit there (motionless) all evening!

He is so fayre, withoutten les, / he semys full well to sytt on des.

This were as good as curds for our Jone, / When at a night we ſitten by the fire.

So saying, she sate down at a little distance upon the bench on which Allan M‘Aulay was placed, and tuning her clairshach, a small harp, about thirty inches in height, she accompanied it with her voice.

[…] and I am old enough to remember how often I have seen the beautiful Duchess of Devonshire, about eight in the morning (when I was at Bath in 91 or 92), returning from the parade, where she had sate up the live-long night with her sister, Lady Duncannon; it can therefore be no disgrace to appear as if you felt for your daughter.

[…] And easy, smiling, seasoned sound, / Sate the king when healths went round.

I asked him to sit.

Word Forms

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