Sit Phrasal Verbs

To temporarily take someone's place or perform their duties when they are absent.

To sit in a chair or at a table with the intention of starting an activity, especially eating a meal, working, or discussing something.

To sit next to someone; or to remain with and allow oneself to experience a difficult emotion, idea, or decision without trying to change it immediately.

To move your body into an upright sitting position from a lying or slouching posture; or to stay awake late into the night.

To stay until the end of a long, boring, or unpleasant event such as a meeting, lecture, or performance.

To decide not to participate in a particular activity, game, or dance; or to wait until an unpleasant situation or event ends.

To delay taking action or making a decision about something; to suppress information; or to be a member of a committee or board.

To attend a meeting, class, or official event as an observer without taking an active part.

To attend a class, meeting, or event as an observer without actively participating, or to temporarily substitute for someone.

To move your body into a sitting position, usually on a chair, seat, or the floor.

To fail to take action or prevent something bad from happening; to remain passive.

To relax and make no effort to do anything, or to refrain from taking action and allow something to happen.

To spend time sitting somewhere and doing very little or nothing productive.