sit over

C1 formal inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to wait until later instead of happening now

Literal meaning: to remain sitting beyond a point in time

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic formal

rare

to be postponed until another meeting, day, or period

"The unresolved issues will sit over until next month."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Rare and somewhat old-fashioned. More common alternatives are 'carry over' and 'be postponed.'

meeting decision business matter case

Base

sit over

I/you/we/they

3rd person

sits over

he/she/it

Past simple

sat over

yesterday

Past participle

sat over

have + pp

-ing form

sitting over

continuous

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be postponed carry over be deferred wait until later

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