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1 sit out
1) (to remain seated during a dance: Let's sit (this one) out.) presedieť2) (to remain inactive and wait until the end of: They'll try to sit out the crisis.) počkať do konca* * *• vysediet si• vyhnút sa• vytiahnut sedením suknu• zostat• zostat na návšteve• sediet vonku• ostat
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sit — [sit] vi. sat, sitting [ME sitten < OE sittan, akin to ON sitja, Ger sitzen < IE base * sed , to sit > L sedere, Gr hizein, Welsh seddu, to sit] 1. a) to rest the weight of the body upon the buttocks and the back of the thighs, as on a… … English World dictionary
inactive — inactive, idle, inert, passive, supine mean not engaged in work or activity. Inactive is applicable to anyone or to anything that for any reason is not currently in action, in operation, in use, or at work {inactive machines} {delicate children… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
sit — [c]/sɪt / (say sit) verb (sat or, Archaic, sate, sitting) –verb (i) 1. to rest on the lower part of the body; be seated. 2. to be situated; dwell. 3. to rest or lie. 4. to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.: to sit for a… …
sit — v. & n. v. (sitting; past and past part. sat) 1 intr. adopt or be in a position in which the body is supported more or less upright by the buttocks resting on the ground or a raised seat etc., with the thighs usu. horizontal. 2 tr. cause to sit;… … Useful english dictionary
sit — sit1 /sit/, v., sat or (Archaic) sate; sat or (Archaic) sitten; sitting. v.i. 1. to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated. 2. to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope … Universalium
sit — [[t]sɪt[/t]] v. sat, sat, sit•ting 1) to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated (often fol. by down) 2) to be located or situated: The house sits on a cliff[/ex] 3) to rest or lie (usu. fol. by on or upon): An aura of… … From formal English to slang
sit by — verb be inactive or indifferent while something is happening (Freq. 1) Don t just sit by while your rights are violated! • Syn: ↑sit back • Hypernyms: ↑watch, ↑look on • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
sit — I. verb (sat; sitting) Etymology: Middle English sitten, from Old English sittan; akin to Old High German sizzen to sit, Latin sedēre, Greek hezesthai to sit, hedra seat Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. a. to rest on the buttocks or … New Collegiate Dictionary
sit back — verb 1. settle into a comfortable sitting position (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑take it easy • Hypernyms: ↑relax, ↑loosen up, ↑unbend, ↑unwind, ↑decompress, ↑slow … Useful english dictionary
eftsittan — sv/i5 3rd pres eftsitteð past eftsæt/eftsǽton ptp is eftseten to sit again, sit back, remain sitting anywhere; remain behind, to remain, rest, linger, tarry, abide, reside; To sit up, assume a sitting posture; to sit inactive, to remain idle or… … Old to modern English dictionary
úpsittan — sv/t5 3rd pres úpsitteð past úpsæt/úpsǽton ptp úpseten to sit up, assume a sitting posture; to sit back, remain sitting anywhere; to remain behind, to remain, rest, linger, tarry, abide, reside; to sit inactive, to remain idle or listless (rare); … Old to modern English dictionary