Phrase Hound found 87 phrases and 110 compound words that contain sit. The most common are listed below. Open sit in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 87
- sit downTo assume a sitting position from a standing position.
- sit-upAn exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
- sit outTo decline to participate; particularly, to decline to dance.
- sit backTo recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat.
- sit aroundTo spend time sitting idly, not doing anything important.
- sit-and-goA type of poker tournament which has no scheduled start time and begins once a set number of players have entered the tournament.
- sit throughTo unwillingly stay seated until the end of an event.
- sit stillTo remain motionless.
- sit-on-topA kayak with a long hollowed-out portion in which the kayaker sits, rather than a cockpit.
- sit on the fenceTo remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion.
- pet-sitAlternative form of petsit: To babysit for (take care of) a pet.
- house-sitTo live temporarily in someone else's home, or to attend it regularly, for the purpose of protecting and tending to it in the owner's or tenant's absence.
- sit-and-goesplural of sit-and-go: A type of poker tournament which has no scheduled start time and begins once a set number of players have entered the tournament.
- sit wellTo agree or be pleased (with something).
- sit boneEither of the two ischial tuberosities.
- sit tightTo wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.
- sit up withTo stay awake past one's usual time in order to care for or provide company to (someone).
- apartment sitAlternative form of apartment-sit.
- cat-sitAlternative form of catsit: To babysit for (take care of) a cat.
- plant-sitTo take care of someone's plants while they are away.
- baby-sitAlternative spelling of babysit: To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
- sit-comAlternative spelling of sitcom: Situation comedy.
- sit-skiA ski or sled variant adapted for wheelchair-bound skiers, with a seat, and ski or skies mounted underneath.
- sit-upsplural of sit-up: An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range …
- wall sitAn exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, involving forming two right angles with the body, one at the hips and one at the knees, with one's back against a wall.
Compound words 110
- sittingA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
- sitterSomeone who sits, e.g. for a portrait.
- sittenpast participle of sit; alternative form of sat.
- facesitTo sit on a sexual partner's face, sometimes done in order to receive cunnilingus or anilingus.
- sitoutAn outdoor area that is set up for sitting, including a floor and seats, and possibly, but not necessarily having a roof, screens, or elevated platform.
- oversitTo preside over, govern, rule; to control.
- childsitSynonym of babysit: To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
- dogsitTo babysit for (take care of) a dog in its owner's absence.
- outsitTo remain sitting, waiting, or in session, longer than, or beyond the time of; to outstay.
- sittableAble to be sat on.