sit erect

Frequency: 6.56.2 per million words

To sit with a very straight back.

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Examples (20)

  • The yoga instructor told us to sit erect and focus on our breathing.
  • She always tries to sit erect during her piano lessons.
  • He sat perfectly erect in the chair, as if waiting for an important announcement.
  • The yoga instructor told everyone to sit erect and breathe deeply.
  • To avoid back pain, it is recommended that you sit erect while working at a computer.
  • He had to sit erect for hours during the formal dinner.
  • She was sitting erect on the piano bench, her hands poised over the keys.
  • After the accident, it was painful for him to sit erect.
  • The children were taught to sit erect and pay attention in class.
  • A good posture requires you to sit erect at your desk.
  • Even after a long day, the queen continued to sit erect on her throne.
  • The old man would sit erect on the park bench, observing the world.
  • My grandmother always made me sit erect at the dinner table, telling me it was good manners.
  • Please sit erect when addressing the principal.
  • The interview candidate tried to sit erect to appear more confident.
  • Even when tired, she managed to sit erect and attentive.
  • Why do you always sit so erect? You should relax a little.
  • To avoid back pain, try to sit erect for short periods throughout the day.
  • Despite his fatigue, the soldier sat erect during the debriefing.
  • The Queen was accustomed to sit erect for long periods during official ceremonies.