How to Pronounce "sit tight"
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈtaɪt
SIT TITE
sˈɪt/ /tˈaɪt
SIT TITE
Definition
To wait patiently and not take any action, especially when told or when a situation is uncertain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈtaɪt
British English
sˈɪt/ /tˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT TITE
UK
SIT TITE
Listen in Context
Please sit tight while I find your file.
Just sit tight and don't move until help arrives.
The doctor told me to sit tight until the test results come back.
We just have to sit tight and hope for the best.