Sit-still Definition

verb

To remain motionless.

The dog wouldn't sit still while I gave him a bath.
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(idiomatic) To accept, tolerate, or acquiesce.

I'm not going to sit still and let him treat me this way.
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Sit-still Sentence Examples

  • A young child can't sit still and pay attention for very long.

  • Lisa started to get up but Howard motioned her to sit still while he answered the door.

  • I couldn't sit still in the office alone and I frankly I wanted the company of my wife.

  • She fidgeted then rose, too antsy to sit still when her emotions were in turmoil.

  • Sofia could hardly sit still.

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