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sits

/sɪts/

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noun

Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

Examples :

"The sits closed the mine permanently after the roof collapsed multiple times, making it too dangerous for the miners. "

geology disaster industry

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An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

Examples :

"The school's annual meditation sits will be held next week. "

religion ritual mind philosophy soul event tradition

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verb

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

Examples :

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

body position action human

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(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

Examples :

"I asked him to sit."

position action human person body

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(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.

Examples :

"The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

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To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Examples :

"The cat sits patiently by the window, watching the birds. "

position action condition

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To be a member of a deliberative body.

Examples :

"I currently sit on a standards committee."

politics government

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Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.

Examples :

"In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."

politics government law state

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To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.

Examples :

"The responsibility of caring for her younger siblings sits heavily on her shoulders. "

position action

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To be adjusted; to fit.

Examples :

"Your new coat sits well."

condition appearance

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(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.

Examples :

"How will this new contract sit with the workers?"

business law work condition

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(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Examples :

"Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."

position action

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To accommodate in seats; to seat.

Examples :

"The dining room table sits eight comfortably."

position action

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verb

Examples :

"I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."

job family service work

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To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).

Examples :

"Maria sits the English exam next week. "

education achievement

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To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.

Examples :

"The hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. "

animal bird biology nature agriculture

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To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.

Examples :

"The famous author sits for her portrait every year. "

art appearance style person position action human

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To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.

Examples :

"The house sits on a hill overlooking the town. "

position direction

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noun

Short for situation.

Examples :

"The office manager gave us an update on the new project sits. "

situation state