noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a person) To move oneself into such a position. Examples : "I asked him to sit." position action human person body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of an object) To occupy a given position permanently. Examples : "The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries." position place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be a member of a deliberative body. Examples : "I currently sit on a standards committee." politics government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share (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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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