sit tight

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, geduldig zu warten, an Ort und Stelle zu bleiben oder sich nicht zu rühren, bis weitere Anweisungen kommen oder ein bestimmtes Ereignis eintritt.

An informal expression meaning to wait patiently, remain in place, or refrain from taking action until further notice or a specific event occurs.

1. Wait patientlyB1informal

   To remain in a place or position, waiting for something to happen or for further instructions.

   Geduldig warten

   • Just sit tight while I check the schedule.
   • We were told to sit tight until the manager arrived.
   • Sit tight, the doctor will see you soon.

2. Refuse to change position or opinionB2informal

   To stay firmly in a position or maintain a decision without changing.

   Auf seiner Position beharren

   • He sat tight on his decision despite the pressure.
   • The company is sitting tight on the merger negotiations.
   • She sat tight and refused to compromise on the issue.