Sat

verb

1. (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

   "After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."

2. (of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

   "I asked him to sit."

3. (of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.

   "The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

4. To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
5. To be a member of a deliberative body.

   "I currently sit on a standards committee."