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to sit on
[phrase form: sit]
01
to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision
Grammatical Information
regular
inseparable
present tense
sitting on
past simple
sat on
past participle
sat on
Examples
The team lead decided to sit on the feedback for a while, allowing team members to reflect on their own before discussing it collectively.
02
to intentionally keep information, emotions, or a decision, from being expressed or revealed
Examples
I ca n't believe they would sit on such important news without informing the team; transparency is crucial in a workplace.
03
to be part of a committee, board, organization, or similar group and hold a position within that particular entity
Examples
She decided to sit on the editorial board to contribute her expertise to the publication.
04
to engage in a conversation or meeting to address a specific topic or issue
Examples
Let 's sit on this matter next week and brainstorm potential solutions before making a final decision.
