Sit on
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British pronunciation/sˈɪt ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/sˈɪt ˈɑːn/

Definition & Meaning of "sit on"

to sit on
[phrase form: sit]
01

to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision

to sit on definition and meaning
02

to intentionally keep information, emotions, or a decision, from being expressed or revealed

03

to be part of a committee, board, organization, or similar group and hold a position within that particular entity

04

to engage in a conversation or meeting to address a specific topic or issue

sit on

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Example
Instead of sitting on the decision, let's actively engage in finding a solution to the problem at hand.
Despite the urgency, the government seemed to sit on the environmental concerns, causing frustration among activists.
The city council opted to sit on the zoning issue, deferring any decisions until the next meeting.
The team lead decided to sit on the feedback for a while, allowing team members to reflect on their own before discussing it collectively.
The unopened letter sat on the kitchen counter.
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