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121sit in on — PHRASAL VERB If you sit in on a lesson, meeting, or discussion, you are present while it is taking place but do not take part in it. [V P P n] Will they permit you to sit in on a few classes?... [V P P n] People can sit in on meetings, even if it …
122sit by — phrasal verb [intransitive] Word forms sit by : present tense I/you/we/they sit by he/she/it sits by present participle sitting by past tense sat by past participle sat by to take no action when something bad is happening Are we just going to sit …
123sit on — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms sit on : present tense I/you/we/they sit on he/she/it sits on present participle sitting on past tense sat on past participle sat on sit on something to delay dealing with something They ve been sitting on my… …
124sit-up — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms sit up : singular sit up plural sit ups an exercise in which you lie on your back with your knees bent and raise your upper body then lie back down …
125ˌsit ˈup — phrasal verb 1) to sit with your back straight and upright Sit up straight and pay attention.[/ex] 2) to go from a lying position to a sitting position Would you like to sit up and read for a while?[/ex] …
126sit in — intransitive verb Date: 1868 1. to take part in or be present at a session of music or discussion as a visitor often used with on < invited to sit in on a rehearsal > 2. to participate in a sit in …
127sit up — intransitive verb Date: 13th century 1. a. to rise from a lying to a sitting position b. to sit with the back erect 2. to show interest, alertness, or surprise < sit up and take notice > 3. to stay up after the usual time for going to bed < sat… …
128sit on it — verb a) To wait or hesitate. The boss said to sit on it and I tend to agree, it is too soon to begin. b) up yours or back off. Joanie said, Sit on it, Richie! …
