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Meaning of the word "sit on" in English

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sit on

US /sɪt ɑːn/
UK /sɪt ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to delay taking action or making a decision about something

Example:
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The committee decided to sit on the proposal for another month.
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Don't just sit on the information; share it with the team.
Synonym:
delaypostponedeferwithholdshelve
2.

to be a member of a committee or board

Example:
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She was asked to sit on the advisory board.
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He has been sitting on the city council for ten years.
Synonym:
serve onbe a member ofbe on
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sitsit forsit downsit-upsit aroundsit backsit through