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Meaning of sit on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sit on

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To block, suppress, restrain.

    Example: The chairman sat on the report until the end of the legislative session.

  2. To restrain (a person).

    Example: He started to act up, but she sat on him.

  3. To take no action on.

    Example: I sent the boss my proposal three weeks ago and he's been just sitting on it.

  4. To be a member of.

    Example: He sits on the appropriations committee.