sit tight (Meaning)

Wordnet

sit tight (v)

maintain the same position; wait it out

The passengers were instructed to sit tight as the plane prepared for takeoff.
While the mechanic fixed the car, the driver was told to sit tight in the waiting room.
The hostage was ordered to sit tight and wait for further instructions.
The children were instructed to sit tight in the library until their parents arrived.
The injured hiker was advised to sit tight and wait for help to arrive.
The team members were instructed to sit tight and await further orders from the captain.
The campers were advised to sit tight in the tent during the thunderstorm.
The patient was instructed to sit tight and remain calm before the surgery.
The students were told to sit tight and complete their assignments before the end of class.
The employees were asked to sit tight and wait for the company's decision on the layoff.

maintain the same position; wait it out

stay,wait, cool one's heels, hang around, remain, bide one's time, stand by, stick around, hold one's breath,hold on

appear, appear, show up,come out, show up, come out, turn up, turn up,materialize, materialize

The passengers were instructed to sit tight as the plane prepared for takeoff.

While the mechanic fixed the car, the driver was told to sit tight in the waiting room.

The hostage was ordered to sit tight and wait for further instructions.

The children were instructed to sit tight in the library until their parents arrived.