sit

verb

1. be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
2. be around, often idly or without specific purpose"The object sat in the corner"
3. take a seat
4. be in session"When does the court of law sit?"
5. assume a posture as for artistic purposes"We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
6. sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions"She never sat a horse!"
7. be located or situated somewhere"The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue"
8. work or act as a baby-sitter"I cannot baby-sit tonight: I have too much homework to do"
9. show to a seat; assign a seat for"The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"
10. serve in a specific professional capacity"the priest sat for confession"