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Physical actions > Posture > Sit

Preferred term

7.1.2Sit  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words referring to sitting and squatting.

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Scope note

  • What words refer to being in a sitting position? be sitting, be seated. What words describe how a person is sitting? sit with your legs crossed, sit cross-legged, sit back, settle back, sit up, sit up straight, sit forward, be on the edge of your seat, sit astride, straddle, sit still, sit around, curl up, perch. What words refer to sitting down from a standing position? sit, sit down, be seated, take your seat. What words refer to sitting up from a lying position? sit up. What words describe how a person sits down? sit slowly, sink (down) into, ease into your chair, lower oneself, sit abruptly, flop down, plunk down, plop down. What words refer to causing someone to sit? seat someone, show someone to their seat. What words refer to squatting? squat (down), sit on your haunches, sit back on your heels. What words refer to sitting on something? sit on, mount. What words refer to the place where you sit? seat, perch, place. What do you say to someone when you want them to sit down? sit down, take a seat, have a seat, please be seated.

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  • 7.1.2

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