Phrasal Verbs With 'Sit On'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Sit On'.

Sit on

Meaning:

Be on a committee

Example:

She's SAT ON the finance committee from the beginning.

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Sit on

Meaning:

To handle somebody firmly who behaves impertinently, conceitedly

Example:

If his girlfriend finds out, she'll get mad and SIT ON him.

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Sit on

Meaning:

Hold information back or keep it secret

Example:

The government have been SITTING ON the report because it was so critical.

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Similar phrasal verbs

Sit about Sit around Sit back Sit by Sit down Sit for Sit in Sit in for Sit in on Sit out Sit over Sit through Sit up Sit with

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