(derog.) to become powerful or influential

see 坐月子[zuo4 yue4 zi5]

to take (a ship, plane etc); to ride (in a train or other vehicle)

to sit in meditation

literal meaning or translation: to sit up straight; normally to describe a person who is dying to do something (usually to get promoted at work) and finally manages to get what they want; to be formally raised

please, have a seat

to be imprisoned

to treat as guilty those associated with an offender (family, neighbors etc)

(verb) to sit down

to be situated

to serve as evidence for (an accusation etc); to reinforce (a perception); to bear out; to substantiate

the leader of a triad in Hong Kong

to sit quietly

to take the car, bus, train etc

to be a night watch

to sit with someone and keep the person company; to sit with customers as a nightclub hostess

to sit cross-legged (as in the lotus position)

to hold a position [colloquial]

(verb) to be locked up in jail or prison

(of a commanding officer) to keep watch

cushion

to possess; to have at one's disposal; to enjoy the benefit of

certainly to sit on… [a spot]; certainly to have… [a position]

to sit in meditation; to meditate