seat

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Pronunciation
/siːt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something to be sat upon.

2 Definition

A location or site.

3 Definition

The starting point of a fire.

4 Definition

Posture, or way of sitting, on horseback.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.

Example Sentences
  • Be sure to seat the gasket properly before attaching the cover.
2 Definition

To provide with places to sit.

Example Sentences
  • The waiter seated us and asked what we would like to drink.
3 Definition

To request or direct one or more persons to sit.

Example Sentences
  • Please seat the audience after the anthem and then introduce the first speaker.
4 Definition

(legislature) To recognize the standing of a person or persons by providing them with one or more seats which would allow them to participate fully in a meeting or session.

Example Sentences
  • Only half the delegates from the state were seated at the convention because the state held its primary too early.
5 Definition

To assign the seats of.

Example Sentences
  • to seat a church
6 Definition

To cause to occupy a post, site, or situation; to station; to establish; to fix; to settle.

7 Definition

To rest; to lie down.

8 Definition

To settle; to plant with inhabitants.

Example Sentences
  • to seat a country
9 Definition

To put a seat or bottom in.

Example Sentences
  • to seat a chair