sat Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
   Sabbatum; Saturday.
   
2. verb be seated
   sit down; sit.
   
3. verb be around, often idly or without specific purpose
   sit around; sit.
   
   • The object sat in the corner
   • We sat around chatting for another hour
4. verb take a seat
   sit down; sit.
   
5. verb be in session
   sit.
   
   • When does the court of law sit?
6. verb assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   posture; model; pose; sit.
   
   • We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
7. verb sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
   ride; sit.
   
   • She never sat a horse!
   • Did you ever ride a camel?
   • The girl liked to drive the young mare
8. verb be located or situated somewhere
   sit.
   
   • The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue
9. verb work or act as a baby-sitter; I have too much homework to do"
   sit; baby-sit.
   
   • I cannot baby-sit tonight
10. verb show to a seat; assign a seat for
    sit down; sit; seat.
    
    • The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
11. verb serve in a specific professional capacity
    sit.
    
    • the priest sat for confession
    • she sat on the jury

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