Synonyms of sat tight

sat tight

phrase

past tense of sit tight

1

as in waited

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waited
• stayed
• held on
• awaited
• bided one's time
• hung around
• held one's breath
• cooled one's heels
• bode
• stuck around
• lingered
• remained
• stood by
• bided
• watched (for)
• expected
• anticipated
• tarried

2

as in hid

to remain out of sight

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hid
• lurked
• holed up
• lay low
• lay
• skulked
• reposed
• snuck
• sneaked
• avoided
• evaded
• eluded
• slinked
• slunk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeared
• came out
• turned up
• showed up
• materialized