sitting

• Adjetivo que descreve uma pessoa ou animal que está na posição sentada ou que ocupa um lugar. Pode também indicar algo que serve para sentar ou alguém que ocupa um cargo em uma assembleia ou órgão.

An adjective describing a person or animal that is in a seated position or currently occupying a seat.

1. Seated positionA2formal

   Describing a person who is in a seated posture, with the torso upright and legs bent, supported by the buttocks.

   Sentado

   • The sitting students listened attentively to the lecture.
   • He remained sitting while everyone else stood up.
   • A sitting position is more comfortable for long meetings.

   Sinônimosseated

   Antônimoskneelinglyingpronerecliningsquattingstandingsupine

2. Stationary targetB2informal

   Describing a person or thing that is not moving and is therefore an easy target for attack or criticism.

   Alvo fácil

   • The slow-moving ship was a sitting duck for the pirates.
   • Without any defense, the team was a sitting target for their opponents.
   • His outdated arguments made him a sitting target for the debate.

   Sinônimosimmobilemotionlessstaticstationarystillunmoving

• Substantivo que designa uma sessão ou período durante o qual alguém fica sentado, por exemplo, para uma fotografia, um retrato ou uma reunião oficial, como uma sessão de um órgão legislativo ou de um tribunal.

A noun referring to a session or period during which someone is seated, such as for a photograph, portrait, or a formal meeting like a legislature or court.

1. Photography sessionB1formal

   The act of assuming a certain position, typically for a photograph or portrait.

   Sessão de fotos

   • The portrait required three long sittings.
   • She booked a sitting with a professional photographer.
   • The artist scheduled a sitting for the royal family.

   Sinônimosposingshoot

2. Seated positionB1formal

   The act of assuming or maintaining a seated posture.

   Posição sentada

   • After a long sitting, his legs felt stiff.
   • The yoga class focused on proper sitting alignment.
   • She found a comfortable sitting on the bench.

   Antônimosstanding

3. Spiritualist meetingC1formal

   A meeting of spiritualists, often for communication with spirits.

   Sessão espírita

   • The medium held a sitting for the grieving family.
   • They attended a spiritualist sitting in the old house.
   • The sitting lasted until midnight, with mysterious occurrences.

   Sinônimoscirclesession

4. Official sessionB2formal

   A session of a legislature, court, or other official body.

   Sessão

   • The court's sitting was adjourned until Monday.
   • The parliamentary sitting lasted for six hours.
   • During the sitting, the judge heard several cases.

   Sinônimosassemblyhearingmeetingsession

• Verbo que indica a ação de apoiar o corpo sobre as nádegas ou sobre os calcanhares, geralmente em repouso; também pode significar tomar assento ou permanecer sentado.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting one's body on one's buttocks or haunches.

verbo irregular

1. Rest on buttocksA1formal

   To be in a position where the body is supported by the buttocks and thighs, with the back upright.

   Sentar

   • Please sit down on the chair.
   • She sat quietly reading a book.
   • The children sat in a circle on the floor.

   Antônimosliestand

2. Hold a positionC1formal

   To hold an official position or serve in a role, such as a judge or member of parliament.

   Ocupar um cargo

   • He sat as a judge in the high court.
   • She sat on the committee for three years.
   • The president sat for two terms.

   Sinônimosofficiatepresideserve

3. Be located or situatedB2formal

   To be positioned or located in a particular place.

   Ficar localizado

   • The house sits on top of the hill.
   • The statue sits in the town square.
   • The problem sits at the heart of the debate.

   Sinônimoslieperchreststand

Variantes phrasalsit aroundsit bysit downsit insit outsit up