Meaning of oversit | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To preside over, govern, rule; to control.
   transitive
2. To conquer, gain control or ownership of.
3. To neglect, omit; to desist, refrain from, forbear.
   archaic
4. To spend too much time sitting.
   intransitive

Examples

“He is the Father of Gods and Men, the breeder and Maintainer of all the things whereof this worlde is compoſed: and yet for all that, he entreth not into them, but his power and prouidence ouerſitting them from aboue, atteine vnto all things, […]”

“Let me, however, entreat of you, above all things, to remember my ball, and do not let them oversit the thing so as not to get to it.”

“And he greatly reproaches those who 'forget or oversit the time of housel,' […]”

“And Miriam Hopkins taboos fried foods. Asked how she keeps slender she answered, “Live sensibly, never overeat, oversleep or oversit.” That’s about the best reducing advice anyone could give. Next to overeating, oversitting is just about the worst way to destroy a lovely figure.”

“It’s no coincidence that we speak of how much we can eat in one sitting. Oversitting at a dinner table may contribute to overeating, and understanding this may help curb overeating.”

“Pop doesn’t approve of some things that go on in schools. Like memorizing dates when we could be learning about black holes in space or the life cycle of a grub bug. He’s also against all the sitting that happens in classrooms. I agree. When I oversit, I get energy buildup. That never turns out well.”

“Studies of movement patterns indicate that most of us spend between eight and 10 hours each day seated. During that time, our bodies and, in particular, our legs barely move. […] But the most immediate impact of oversitting is on our vasculature. Studies show that uninterrupted sitting causes an abrupt and significant decline in blood flow to the legs.”

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