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sit on

UK
/sɪt ɒn/
US
/sɪt ɑn/

Translations

sit onverb
sat on
Past Simple
sat on
Past Participle
sitting on
Gerund
UK
/sɪt ɒn/
US
/sɪt ɑn/
laisser en suspensSe dit d’une décision, d’une proposition ou d’un dossier que l’on retarde volontairement.
The committee decided to sit on the proposal until more information was available.
Le comité a décidé de laisser la proposition en suspens jusqu’à ce que davantage d’informations soient disponibles.
taireEmploi fréquent quand on garde une information secrète ou qu’on la retient délibérément.
The company chose to sit on the news of the merger until the deal was finalized.
L’entreprise a choisi de taire la nouvelle de la fusion jusqu’à la finalisation de l’accord.
siéger au sein deUtilisé pour un membre d’un conseil, d’un comité ou d’un jury. Registre neutre à soutenu.
She was invited to sit on the board of directors for the non-profit organization.
Elle a été invitée à siéger au sein du conseil d’administration de l’organisation à but non lucratif.
Synonyms
rest on
perch on
lie on
settle on
recline on

Definitions

sit onverb
To delay or postpone action on something.
The committee decided to sit on the proposal until more information was available.
To suppress or conceal information or a situation.
The company chose to sit on the news of the merger until the deal was finalized.
To be a member of a committee, board, or panel.
She was invited to sit on the board of directors for the non-profit organization.
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