nounπShareSubsidence of the roof of a coal mine."The sits closed the mine permanently after the roof collapsed multiple times, making it too dangerous for the miners. "geologydisasterindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation."The school's annual meditation sits will be held next week. "religionritualmindphilosophysouleventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks."After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."bodypositionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."positionactionhumanpersonbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The cat sits patiently by the window, watching the birds. "positionactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a member of a deliberative body."I currently sit on a standards committee."politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session."In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."politicsgovernmentlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The responsibility of caring for her younger siblings sits heavily on her shoulders. "positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."conditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work."How will this new contract sit with the workers?"businesslawworkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to."Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo babysit."I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."jobfamilyserviceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."Maria sits the English exam next week. "educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. "animalbirdbiologynatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust."The famous author sits for her portrait every year. "artappearancestylepersonpositionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The house sits on a hill overlooking the town. "positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for situation."The office manager gave us an update on the new project sits. "situationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading