a session as of a legislature or court
"The judge called for recess after two hours of sitting on the bench to review new evidence."
A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
"After sitting at the dentist's office for twenty minutes, I finally got my checkup done."
In plain English: Sitting is the act of resting your body on something with your weight supported by your bottom rather than your feet.
"The sitting of the committee lasted three hours before they finally reached a decision."
present participle of sit
"She is sitting on the porch reading a book while the evening breeze blows through her hair."
In plain English: Sitting is when you rest your body on something with your bottom touching it and your legs not moving.
"He was sitting on the couch reading a book."
Executed from a sitting position.
"After a long day of standing on his feet, he finally felt relieved to be executed from a sitting position in the soft armchair."
In plain English: Sitting describes something that is not moving or active.
"The sitting president gave his speech today."
Usage: Use this adjective to describe actions performed while seated, such as shooting or eating, rather than standing up. It is often paired with verbs like shot or downed in contexts involving firearms or sports.
The word "sitting" comes from the Middle English verb sit combined with the suffix -ing. It shares a common origin with related words in Dutch and German that also refer to a session or gathering.