sit

be seated

sit around, often unused

• “The object sat in the corner”

take a seat

be in session

• “When does the court of law sit?”

assume a posture as for artistic purposes

• “We don”

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

• “She never sat a horse!”
• “Did you ever ride a camel?”
• “The girl liked to drive the young mare”

work or act as a baby-sitter

• “I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do”

show to a seat; assign a seat for

• “The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith”