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Past tense for to remain in a specified state or position, especially in readiness or expectation
“Then I guess you just sit tight with a good book and wait until the electricity goes off and your roof starts coming off.”
Past tense for to refrain from taking action or changing one's mind
“His outlandish haul of major championships is the product of a cautious approach, a refusal to take risks, and a determination to sit tight and wait for others to make mistakes.”
Past tense for to hide oneself or stay out of sight
“The tracker had been told to sit tight out of sight, but he suddenly appeared out of nowhere.”
Past tense for to pause and deliberate
Past tense for to remain in one fixed place
Past tense for to wait or remain alert for further news, information or instructions
Past tense for to tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)
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