sitting

noun
UK: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

  1. Being in a position in which your butt is on a chair or the ground.

    1. I was sitting on the chair by the window. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog is sitting patiently, waiting for a treat, its eyes fixed on me. [ ] [ ]

  2. The action of being seated.

    1. The sitting was long and uncomfortable for most. [ ] [ ]
    2. The formal sitting of the committee began promptly at nine o'clock. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of time spent sitting.

    1. After a long sitting, I needed to stretch my legs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist requested another sitting with the model to complete the portrait. [ ] [ ]

  4. Being a member of a committee or other group.

    1. She is sitting on the board of directors this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The judge is sitting in the appeal court for the duration of the trial. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

session incumbent
sitting verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'sit'.

    1. She is sitting near the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cat is sitting comfortably in the sun, enjoying the warm afternoon. [ ] [ ]

  2. Currently holding a position or office.

    1. The sitting president is up for reelection next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sitting government is facing increasing pressure to address the issue. [ ] [ ]
sitting adjective

  1. Currently in office or holding a specific position.

    1. The sitting member was re-elected easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the sitting judge, she had significant influence on the court's decisions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sitting" in English means: Being in a position in which your butt is on a chair or the ground., The action of being seated., A period of time spent sitting., Being a member of a committee or other group..

The phonetic transcription of "sitting" is /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sitting": session, incumbent.

Example usage of "sitting": "I was sitting on the chair by the window.". More examples on the page.