Αναζήτηση
to sit
01
to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight
Intransitive
Example
She found a bench and sat there to rest.
After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.
He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond.
02
to take care of someone else's baby or child while the parents are away
Intransitive: to sit for sb
03
to take an exam
Transitive: to sit an exam
Intransitive: to sit for an exam
Example
To earn their diplomas, students must sit their GCSE exams.
Are you ready to sit the bar exam this year?
04
to be or remain in a specific state or position
Linking Verb: to sit [adj]
Intransitive: to sit somewhere
Example
The old barn has sat empty for decades, slowly succumbing to decay.
05
(of a council, court, parliament, etc.) to be engaged in an official meeting
Intransitive: to sit | to sit point in time
Example
The parliament sits twice a week to debate new legislation.
The court will sit to hear the case on Monday.
The city council sat today to address local issues.
Παράδειγμα
She found a bench and sat there to rest.
After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.
He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond.
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