sit tight en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.
I'll be back in a few minutes, so sit tight while I go find her.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sat tight | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sat tight | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| sitting tight | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sits tight | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |