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Uncommonsit on
The correct spelling is sit on.
How to pronounce sit on
verb
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The correct spelling is sit on. To block, suppress, restrain. For example: "The chairman sat on the report until the end of the legislative session."
Usage Examples
“The chairman sat on the report until the end of the legislative session.”
“He started to act up, but she sat on him.”
“I sent the boss my proposal three weeks ago and he's been just sitting on it.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To block, suppress, restrain.
- 2.To restrain (a person).
- 3.To take no action on.
- 4.To be a member of.
- 5.To hold an official inquiry regarding; to deliberate about.
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