sit

simple verb63 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

to move your body into a sitting position

to sit without moving

to only sit, without doing anything else

to sit in a group or next to each other

to sit without making noise

to lean the top part of your body back in a chair

to only sit, suggesting the simplicity of the action

to sit next to each other

to sit in a relaxed and physically pleasant way

to sit by oneself, without company

to sit with your back straight

to sit while waiting without becoming annoyed

to sit and do nothing, often in a lazy way

to sit without speaking

to sit, typically on a chair, with one leg over the other

to sit with your back straight

to sit without speaking or making a sound

to sit on the floor with legs bent and crossed

to sit in a relaxed and peaceful manner

to sit without moving at all

to sit with the side of your body facing forward

to sit in a physically unpleasant or awkward way

to sit with your back very straight, often suddenly

to only sit, often emphasizing the lack of other action

to sit with your back straight

to sit on the floor with legs bent and crossed

to be acceptable or appropriate

to be acceptable or appropriate

to sit with a straight back

to quickly move into an upright sitting position

figurative: to suddenly start paying attention

to have a formal discussion or meeting with someone

a location or object suitable for sitting

to sit with your back supported by something, e.g., a wall

to allow someone to sit

to make a hand motion indicating someone should sit

to make a hand motion indicating someone should sit