Sitting: meaning, definitions and examples

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sitting

 

[ หˆsษชtษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

at a table

The action or position of sitting, typically while at a table or desk.

Synonyms

seated position, seating

Examples of usage

  • He was deep in thought, his sitting posture rigid.
  • She maintained a straight sitting position throughout the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

as a form of protest

A form of protest or demonstration in which participants sit and refuse to move.

Synonyms

protest action, sit-in

Examples of usage

  • The students staged a peaceful sitting outside the government building.
  • The sit-in was a powerful demonstration of civil disobedience.
Context #3 | Adjective

not in use

Not currently in operation or in use.

Synonyms

inactive, unused

Examples of usage

  • The sitting room was filled with old furniture that hadn't been used in years.
  • The sitting computer had gathered dust in the corner of the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "sitting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sitzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะดะธั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siedzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบงใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (ใ™ใ‚ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oturan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•‰์•„ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู„ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sediaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็€ (zuรฒzhe)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sitjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฏแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oturan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentado

Etymology

The word 'sitting' originated from the Old English word 'sittan', which means 'to sit'. Over time, the word evolved to represent the act of being seated or in a sitting position. The concept of sitting has been a fundamental part of human behavior and culture for centuries, symbolizing rest, contemplation, and social interaction. Whether sitting at a table, participating in a sit-in protest, or referring to something not in use, the word 'sitting' continues to play a significant role in our daily lives.

See also: dissipate, resit, sit, site, sitter.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,911, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.