What are the definitions of “sit over”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Eat or drink slowly.
WE SAT OVER dinner discussing the plans.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “sit over”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb sit over is to eat or drink slowly, usually while engaging in conversation or enjoying the company of others. This can happen during a meal or while having a drink at a cafe or bar.
What are the different verb forms of “sit over”?
| Root Verb | sit over |
| Third Person Singular Present | sits over |
| Present Participle | sitting over |
| Simple Past | sat over |
| Past Participle | sat over |
Example
We sat over coffee and talked for hours.
Example
She sits over her lunch while reading a book.
Example
They are sitting over their meal, discussing the day's events.
Example
Yesterday, we sat over dinner and shared stories.
Example
We had sat over our drinks for so long that the cafe was about to close.
What kind of phrasal verb is “sit over”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“sit over” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
We sat over dinner discussing the plans.
Example
They sat over their coffee, catching up on each other's lives.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“sit over” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
We sat over dinner discussing the plans.
Example
They sat over their coffee, catching up on each other's lives.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “sit over”?
Good things to know
Does “sit over” have an informal or formal tone?
Sit over is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal settings. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal discussions, depending on the context.
