Synonyms of sitting tight

sitting tight

phrase

present participle of sit tight

1

as in waiting

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waiting
• staying
• holding on
• biding one's time
• holding one's breath
• cooling one's heels
• hanging around
• awaiting
• sticking around
• standing by
• remaining
• lingering
• watching (for)
• biding
• expecting
• anticipating
• tarrying

2

as in lurking

to remain out of sight

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurking
• hiding
• lying low
• lying
• holing up
• skulking
• reposing
• sneaking
• slinking
• evading
• avoiding
• eluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appearing
• coming out
• showing up
• turning up
• materializing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sitting tight

His goal sparked an offensive assault from Boise as Portland sank into a deep defensive mould, with five defenders and four midfielders sitting tight in their own box. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026