nounπShareA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose."Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."timeperiodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc."The front pews, or sitting, in the church were reserved for the elderly. "religionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of the year in which judicial business is transacted."The court's sitting begins in September and ends in May. "lawgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period")."The school board's sitting today will discuss the new budget. "politicsgovernmentstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe incubation of eggs by a bird."The mother robin's sitting was essential for hatching her eggs. "animalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clutch of eggs laid by a brooding bird."we have thirty-four chicks from eight sittings of eggs"animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUninterrupted application to anything for a time; the period during which one continues at anything."The sitting was a long one, lasting nearly three hours, as they discussed the project details. "timeperiodactionprocessChat 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."bodyactionpositionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."actionbodypositionChat 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 student was sitting quietly at her desk, waiting for the teacher to begin the lesson. "positionactionconditionbeingChat 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."governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack is sitting on the floor, pressing down on the fabric. "positionactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."conditionfunctionChat 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?"businessChat 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."actionpositionChat 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."familyjobservicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."My sister is sitting the math exam tomorrow. "educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen was sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm for hatching. "animalbirdagriculturebiologynatureChat 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 artist asked the student to sit still for the portrait. "artcultureappearanceactionstyleentertainmenthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The small, wooden chair is sitting in the corner of the classroom. "positiondirectionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExecuted from a sitting position."The sitting position allowed the student to study more comfortably. "positionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOccupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent."The sitting mayor is responsible for overseeing city projects. "politicsgovernmentlawpositionstatejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading