Phrasal verbs · by verb

sit

15Verbs

Sit aboutSit and do nothing, especially when you should be working

Sit aroundSit idly, doing nothing

Sit backWait for something to happen without making any effort

Sit byNot try to stop something

Sit downTake a seat. Help someone to sit.

Sit forPose for an artist or photographer

Sit inOccupy a building to protest about something

Sit in forTake on someone's responsibilities while they are absent

Sit in onAttend as an observer

Sit onBe on a committee

Sit outNot take part

Sit overEat or drink slowly

Sit throughStay till the end of something dull

Sit upSuddenly take notice or pay attention

Sit withReconcile different positions

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