Ara
to sit
01
oturmak
to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight
Intransitive
Example
After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.
During the meeting, everyone was encouraged to sit in a circle for better communication.
He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond.
1.1
kapasiteli olmak
(of a table, room, place, etc.) to have capacity for a particular number of people
Transitive: to sit a number of people
Example
The theater can comfortably sit 500 spectators.
The conference room is designed to sit up to 50 attendees.
The dining area can sit a maximum of 12 guests.
1.2
oturtmak
to make someone adopt a sitting position
Transitive: to sit sb somewhere
Example
Can you sit the doll on the shelf, please?
She gently sat the elderly woman in the comfortable armchair.
The mother sat her toddler down at the picnic table.
1.3
binmek
to ride on the back of an animal, especially a horse
Transitive: to sit an animal
Example
He learned how to sit a pony when he was young.
Sitting a horse requires good balance and posture.
I 'll teach you how to sit this stallion properly.
1.4
kuluçkaya yatmak (tavuk)
(of birds) to settle on eggs in order to keep them warm and bring them to hatching
Intransitive
Example
It 's crucial not to disturb the nest while the birds are sitting.
During the incubation period, the female bird will sit on her eggs.
The canaries started sitting as soon as they laid their eggs.
1.5
arka bacakları üzerinde oturmak (hayvan)
(of animals) to position the body near the ground with the posterior knees bent
Intransitive
Example
The dog will sit patiently while waiting for a treat.
I trained my puppy to sit on command.
The cat will sit gracefully on the windowsill, watching birds.
02
çocuk bakıcılığı yapmak
to take care of someone else's baby or child while the parents are away
Intransitive: to sit for sb
Example
I'm sitting for the Smiths this weekend while they attend a wedding.
She's sitting for her neighbor's kids during the school holidays.
Are you available to sit for us on Friday evening?
03
sınav vermek
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.
Students will sit for their maths assessment next week.
He's been studying all night to sit for the bar exam.
04
belirli bir durumda olmak
to be or remain in a specific state or position
Linking Verb: to sit [adj]
Intransitive: to sit somewhere
Example
The old car sat in the garage for decades.
The book has been sitting on my shelf for months.
The unopened letter sat on the kitchen counter.
4.1
tam oturmak
(of clothing items) to fit a person in a specific way
Intransitive: to sit in a specific manner
Example
These jeans sit comfortably around the waist.
The dress sits perfectly on her figure.
The suit sits nicely for a tailored look.
05
toplantı halinde olmak (resmi bir meclis/kurul vb)
(of a council, court, parliament, etc.) to be engaged in an official meeting
Intransitive: to sit | to sit point in time
Example
The council sat late into the night to discuss the budget.
The committee is scheduled to sit tomorrow to review the proposals.
The parliament sits twice a week to debate new legislation.
5.1
özel bir mesleği olmak
to serve in a particular position, especially an official one
Intransitive: to sit as an official position | to sit on an official group
Example
She sat as a senator in the national parliament.
They sat on the panel of judges.
He sat on the board of trustees.
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