Synonyms of sits tight

sits tight

phrase

present tense third-person singular of sit tight

1

as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

Sit tight and I'll be back in a minute.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waits
• stays
• holds on
• bides one's time
• hangs around
• cools one's heels
• holds one's breath
• awaits
• sticks around
• remains
• stands by
• lingers
• bides
• watches (for)
• expects
• anticipates
• tarries

2

as in lurks

to remain out of sight

He told his partner to sit tight while he went to get backup.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurks
• hides
• lies
• lies low
• holes up
• reposes
• skulks
• sneaks
• eludes
• evades
• avoids
• slinks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appears
• comes out
• shows up
• turns up
• materializes