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Phrasal Verb - sitting in (someone or something)

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Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb sitting in (someone or something)

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Definition

  1. To occupy a seat or a position, usually without intending to leave or take part in the ongoing activity. 2. To wait or monitor a situation or event before taking action. 3. To join or participate in a group or activity without officially becoming a member. 4. To delay or obstruct the progress of an activity or process.

Examples

No.Example
1John sat in the bus stop, waiting for the bus.
2The protesters sat in the park, demonstrating against the new law.
3I'll sit in on the meeting to see what they're discussing.
4The traffic police sat in their cars, observing the traffic.
5The board of directors sat in silence during the presentation.
6The students sat in the library, studying for their exams.
7The committee sat in judgment, deciding the fate of the project.
8The mayor sat in the city hall, receiving petitions from the citizens.
9The detective sat in the shadow, watching the suspect's house.
10The workers sat in the canteen, taking their lunch break