To be in a position where your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your back is upright.
She sat down on the bench to rest.
彼女はベンチに座って休んでいました。
To place someone in a sitting position.
He sat the child on the bench.
彼は子供をベンチに座らせる。
To be located or situated.
The town sits on the edge of the lake.
その町は湖のそばにあります。
To hold a position of authority or membership.
He sat on the committee for five years.
彼は委員会に5年間在籍していた。
To convene for a formal meeting, especially for a deliberative assembly.
The court sits every Monday.
裁判所は毎週月曜日に開廷します。
To take an examination.
She will sit for her driving test next week.
彼女は来週運転免許試験を受けます。
To be perched on something.
To instruct a pet, usually a dog, to sit down on its haunches.
Sit! Good dog!
座れ!いい子ね!
To look after children temporarily.
Can you sit for my kids tonight?
今夜、子供の面倒を見てもらえますか?