sit tight

• Expresión informal que significa esperar con paciencia, permanecer en el lugar o abstenerse de actuar hasta que se den más instrucciones o ocurra un evento determinado.

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.

   esperar sin moverse

   • 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.

   Mantenerse firme

   • 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.