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Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to pause and deliberate
Present participle for to remain in one fixed place
Present participle for to wait or remain alert for further news, information or instructions
Present participle for to tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)
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