Sit: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal and neutral, used in casual conversations to simply indicate that someone should take a seat.

• Come and sit with us
• Can you sit here for a moment?

Often used in polite conversation. Slightly formal but generally neutral and inviting.

• Please take a seat while you wait
• Why don't you take a seat over there?

Formal and polite way to instruct someone to sit. Often used in formal settings such as ceremonies, meetings, or by authors in literature.

• The guests were requested to be seated before the ceremony began
• Please be seated while we sort this out

More explicit and slightly more directive. Used when there is a need to specify that someone should move from a standing to a sitting position.

• Please sit down and relax
• He finally decided to sit down after hours of standing

Used to describe the physical act of sitting down or being seated.

• Please sit on the chair
• The cat sat on the windowsill

Used to describe a set period of time dedicated to a particular activity, which can be formal or informal and often involves training or discussion.

• I have a training session at 3 PM
• The yoga session was very relaxing

Usually refers to a planned event where people come together to discuss or decide on specific topics, often in a professional setting.

• There's a business meeting at 10 AM
• We discussed the project in the morning meeting

Refers to a social or communal event where people come together, often informally.

• We're planning a small family gathering this weekend
• The community gathering was held at the park