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
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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 city council opted to sit on the zoning issue, deferring any decisions until the next meeting.
02

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

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I ca n't believe they would sit on such important news without informing the team; transparency is crucial in a workplace.
After the breakup, she decided to sit on her emotions and not let anyone see how much she was hurting
03

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

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She decided to sit on the editorial board to contribute her expertise to the publication.
As a seasoned professional, he was invited to sit on the advisory committee for the industry conference.
04

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

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Let 's sit on this matter next week and brainstorm potential solutions before making a final decision.
The government officials will sit on the issue of environmental sustainability to devise policies for reducing carbon emissions.
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