sit under
C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
to learn from someone who teaches you
Literal meaning: to sit physically beneath someone
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
to be taught or guided by a particular person, especially as a regular listener or student
"For years, they sat under one of the most respected Bible teachers in the city."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often heard in religious contexts, especially about hearing a preacher or pastor regularly. Uncommon in everyday general English.
Commonly used with
pastor preacher teacher ministry teaching instruction
Forms
Base
sit under
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sits under
he/she/it
Past simple
sat under
yesterday
Past participle
sat under
have + pp
-ing form
sitting under
continuous
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Synonyms
study under be taught by learn from receive instruction from
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