sit through

B1 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

to stay there until it finishes, even if you don't enjoy it

Literal meaning: to sit for the whole duration of something

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic neutral

common

to remain present until something finishes, especially when it is boring, difficult, or unpleasant

"I had to sit through a three-hour presentation on tax law."

"I don't know how you sat through that movie."
— Common film-review/interview phrasing; exact source not recalled

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Often used with lectures, meetings, speeches, films, and ceremonies. Usually suggests patience or discomfort.

meeting lecture movie speech ceremony presentation

Base

sit through

I/you/we/they

3rd person

sits through

he/she/it

Past simple

sat through

yesterday

Past participle

sat through

have + pp

-ing form

sitting through

continuous

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endure stay for the whole thing last through put up with remain until the end

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