sit still

phrase

: to sit without moving around

You can't expect young children to sit still for that long.

Examples of sit still in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dibrov built his identity, and arguably a chunk of Israel’s tech industry’s self-image, on being the founder who doesn’t sell out cheap and doesn’t sit still. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Where Audience Targeting Can Fall Short What has changed is that the picture no longer has to sit still. — Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The art form once enjoyed by many will be reserved for those who can—and can afford to—sit still. — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Don’t expect kids to sit still and quiet through an entire meditation session; instead try activities like a quick body scan or even quietly blowing bubbles. — Samantha Mann, Parents, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for sit still

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill