Definition
Definition of sat - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: satoshiTECH. UK smallest unit of bitcoin currencyTECH. UK
- She sent me 1000 sat for the coffee.
- The fee was just 500 sat.
- He earned 200 sat from a microtask.
Expressions with sat
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Origin of sat
English, sat (past tense of sit)
Terms with sat included in their meaning
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prank
inflatable bag making a fart sound when sat on
prank device
rubber bag making a fart sound when sat on
abr: Preliminary SAT
test students take before the main SAT exam
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Definition of SAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Scholastic Assessment TestTECH. standardized test for college admissions in the USTECH.
- She studied hard for the SAT last year.
2.
acr: Scholastic Aptitude TestDated test for students to enter collegeDated
- She studied hard to score well on the SAT.
3.
acr: Statutory Assessment TestTECH. test to check students' learning in schoolTECH.
- The SAT helps teachers understand students' progress.
Origin of SAT
Acronym for Scholastic Aptitude Test
Examples of SAT in a sentence
Colleges often require SAT scores for admission. Many students take the SAT multiple times. The SAT is crucial for college admissions. Students prepare for the SAT to assess their learning. Parents often discuss the importance of the SAT with teachers.
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- French:SAT, test d'admission à l'université, ...
- German:SAT, US-College-Aufnahmetest, ...
- Italian:SAT, test di ammissione al college, ...
- Spanish:SAT, examen estandarizado de acceso a la universidad en Estados Unidos, ...
- Portuguese:SAT, teste de acesso à universidade, ...
- Chinese:学术能力评估测试, SAT, ...
- Japanese:SAT, ...
- Arabic:سات, اختبار القبول الجامعي, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְחַן קַבָּלָה אַמְרִיקָאִי לְאוּנִיבֶרְסִיטוֹת, מִבְחַן קַבָּלָה לְאוּנִיבֶרְסִיטָה, ...
- Russian:SAT, ЕГЭ, ...
- Ukrainian:САТ, вступний тест, ...
- Hindi:एसएटी, सैट, ...
Definition of sit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
seating oneselftake a seated position on a chair or other surface
- She decided to sit on the bench and read.
2.
locationoccupy a given position
- The house sits on a hill.
3.
clothesfit or be adjusted
- The dress sits well on her.
4.
posingpose for an artist or photographer
- The model will sit for her portrait next week.
5.
seattr. cause to be seatedtr.
- The usher will sit you in the front row.
6.
caretr. UK babysittr. UK
- She will sit for the neighbors tonight.
7.
workremain inactive or unused
- The old bike sits in the shed.
8.
jury dutyserve as a member of a jury or official body
- She was called to sit on the jury for the trial.
9.
governmentbe in session as a legislative body
- The court will sit next Monday.
10.
authoritybe in a position of authority in a meeting or organization
- He will sit as chairman in tomorrow's meeting.
11.
furnituretr. accommodate in seatstr.
- The theater sits 500 people.
12.
examtr. UK take an examinationtr. UK
- He will sit the math test tomorrow.
13.
incubatetr. cover eggs to hatch themtr.
- The hen sits on her eggs.
14.
agreementbe accepted or acceptable
- The plan sits well with everyone.
Expressions with sit
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move from standing to sitting position
Please sit down and relax.
physically place oneself on top of something
He likes to sit on the old wooden bench.
assume an upright sitting position from lying down
She had to sit up to reach her glass of water.
be seated alongside someone or something
He decided to sit with his friend at lunch.
cause someone to move into an upright sitting position
The nurse made the patient sit up in bed.
be unused or idle
The old equipment just sits around, gathering dust.
relax and not exert oneself
After a long day, she likes to sit back and unwind.
rest comfortably without worries
After a long day, I like to sit back and relax.
remain seated near something or someone
She decided to sit by the window and read.
attend as a visitor to observe or participate
She decided to sit in on the lecture.
decline to participate in an activity
She decided to sit out the dance.
be positioned above something
The cat sat over the warm vent.
endure an event until it finishes
She had to sit through a long meeting.
sit on back legs with front paws raised
The dog can sit up and beg on command.
stay awake and not go to bed waiting for someone
I will sit up for you until you get home.
cause physical discomfort, especially in the stomach
The heavy meal didn't sit well after the run.
sit in a place without doing anything important
They like to sit about on weekends.
lower the body so buttocks rest on the heels
He sat back on his heels to tie his shoes.
take care of children temporarily
She will sit for the neighbors this weekend.
temporarily take someone else's place
She will sit in for the manager while he is on vacation.
attend a meeting or class without participating
She decided to sit in on the lecture to learn more about history.
stay inactive and wait until something finishes
I hurt my ankle, so I'll sit it out.
have access to valuable resources or opportunities
She didn't realize she was sitting on a goldmine of rare books.
stay neutral or avoid choosing sides in a disagreement
He tends to sit on the fence during arguments.
Origin of sit
Old English, sittan (to sit)
Examples of sit in a sentence
Please sit here while you wait. The village sits beside a quiet river. A historic theater sits downtown near the station. The jacket sits too tightly across the shoulders. Once hemmed, the trousers sat perfectly at the ankle. She agreed to sit for the painting.
He will sit for a photo session tomorrow. Please sit the children near the exit. The hostess sat us beside the window. She agreed to sit for her cousin's kids. He often sits for his sister's children on weekends. The equipment sat unused after the factory closed. Several vacant offices have been sitting empty for months. He was selected to sit on the committee. They will sit in judgment of the case. Parliament will sit through the autumn session. The legislature sat late to pass the budget. She will sit on the board next year. They asked him to sit on the committee. The restaurant sits eighty guests. This shuttle bus sits twelve passengers. I sat my driving exam last Friday. All candidates must sit the final assessment. The duck sits patiently on her nest. Birds sit on their eggs to keep them warm. That compromise does not sit well with the union. The revised schedule sits better with our budget.
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- French:s'asseoir, se trouver, ...
- German:sitzen, liegen, ...
- Italian:prendere posto, trovarsi, ...
- Spanish:sentarse, estar situado, ...
- Portuguese:assentar-se, situar-se, ...
- Chinese:坐下, 坐落, ...
- Japanese:座る, 位置する, ...
- Arabic:جَلَسَ, يَقَعُ, ...
- Hebrew:לָשֶׁבֶת, לִהְיוֹת מְמוּקָם, ...
- Russian:сидеть, располагаться, ...
- Ukrainian:сидіти, стояти, ...
- Hindi:बैठना, स्थित होना, ...
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