sat

/sæt/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of sit: to rest with the body supported by the buttocks.
    • She sat on the bench and watched the sunset.
    • He sat quietly during the entire movie.
    • They sat around the campfire telling stories.
  2. Past tense of sit: to be located or positioned in a particular place.
    • The old house sat at the top of the hill.
    • A large vase sat on the table in the hallway.
    • The cat sat on the windowsill all afternoon.
  3. Past tense of sit: to be a member of an official group or committee.
    • She sat on the board of directors for ten years.
    • He sat in the jury during the trial.
    • Several experts sat on the review panel.
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