Git vs. Sit — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Git and Sit
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Git
Git () is software for tracking changes in any set of files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development. Its goals include speed, data integrity, and support for distributed, non-linear workflows (thousands of parallel branches running on different systems).Git was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 for development of the Linux kernel, with other kernel developers contributing to its initial development.
Sit
To rest with the torso vertical and the body supported on the buttocks.
Git
Variant of get1.
Sit
To rest with the hindquarters lowered onto a supporting surface. Used of animals.
Git
An unpleasant, contemptible, or frustratingly obtuse person.
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Sit
To perch. Used of birds.
Git
A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).
Sit
To cover eggs for hatching; brood.
Git
See Geat.
Sit
To be situated or located
A house that sits on a hill.
Git
A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible;
Only a rotter would do that
Kill the rat
Throw the bum out
You cowardly little pukes!
The British call a contemptible person a `git'
Sit
To lie or rest
Dishes were sitting on a shelf. See Usage Note at set1.
Sit
To pose for an artist or photographer.
Sit
To occupy a seat as a member of a body of officials
Sit in Congress.
Sit
To be in session.
Sit
To remain inactive or unused
Her expensive skis sat gathering dust.
Sit
To affect one with or as if with a burden; weigh
Official duties sat heavily upon the governor.
Sit
To fit, fall, or drape in a specified manner
The jacket sits perfectly on you.
Sit
To be agreeable to one; please
The idea didn't sit well with any of us.
Sit
Chiefly British To take an examination, as for a degree.
Sit
To blow from a particular direction. Used of the wind.
Sit
To keep watch or take care of a child.
Sit
To cause to sit; seat
Sit yourself over there.
Sit
To keep one's seat on (an animal)
She sits her horse well.
Sit
To sit on (eggs) for the purpose of hatching.
Sit
To provide seating accommodation for
A theater that sits 1,000 people.
Sit
The act of sitting.
Sit
A period of time spent sitting.
Sit
The way in which an article of clothing, such as a dress or jacket, fits.
Sit
To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
Sit
To move oneself into such a position.
I asked him to sit.
Sit
To occupy a given position.
The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.
Jim's pet parrot sat on his left shoulder.
Sit
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
Sit
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.
I currently sit on a standards committee.
Sit
Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.
In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session.
Sit
To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.
Sit
To be adjusted; to fit.
Your new coat sits well.
Sit
To be accepted or acceptable; to work.
How will this new contract sit with the workers?
I don’t think it will sit well.
The violence in these video games sits awkwardly with their stated aim of educating children.
Sit
To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours.
Sit
(transitive) To accommodate in seats; to seat.
The dining room table sits eight comfortably.
Sit
To babysit.
I'm going to sit for them on Thursday.
I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours.
Sit
To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).
Sit
To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.
Sit
To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.
I'm sitting for a painter this evening.
Sit
To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.
Sit
To keep one's seat when faced with (a blow, attack); to endure, to put up with.
Sit
(mining) Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
Sit
An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.
Sit
To rest upon the haunches, or the lower extremity of the trunk of the body; - said of human beings, and sometimes of other animals; as, to sit on a sofa, on a chair, or on the ground.
And he came and took the book put of the right hand of him that sate upon the seat.
I pray you, jest, sir, as you sit at dinner.
Sit
To perch; to rest with the feet drawn up, as birds do on a branch, pole, etc.
Sit
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
And Moses said to . . . the children of Reuben, Shall your brothren go to war, and shall ye sit here?
Like a demigod here sit I in the sky.
Sit
To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh; - with on; as, a weight or burden sits lightly upon him.
The calamity sits heavy on us.
Sit
To be adjusted; to fit; as, a coat sts well or ill.
This new and gorgeous garment, majesty,Sits not so easy on me as you think.
Sit
To suit one well or ill, as an act; to become; to befit; - used impersonally.
Sit
To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.
As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not.
Sit
To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.
Like a good miller that knows how to grind, which way soever the wind sits.
Sits the wind in that quarter?
Sit
To occupy a place or seat as a member of an official body; as, to sit in Congress.
Sit
To hold a session; to be in session for official business; - said of legislative assemblies, courts, etc.; as, the court sits in January; the aldermen sit to-night.
Sit
To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of one's self made, as a picture or a bust; as, to sit to a painter.
Sit
To sit upon; to keep one's seat upon; as, he sits a horse well.
Hardly the muse can sit the headstrong horse.
Sit
To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to; - used reflexively.
They sat them down to weep.
Sit you down, father; rest you.
Sit
To suit (well or ill); to become.
Sit
Be standing; be upright;
We had to stand for the entire performance!
Sit
Sit around, often unused;
The object sat in the corner
Sit
Take a seat
Sit
Be in session;
When does the court of law sit?
Sit
Assume a posture as for artistic purposes;
We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
Sit
Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions;
She never sat a horse!
Did you ever ride a camel?
The girl liked to drive the young mare
Sit
Work or act as a baby-sitter;
I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do
Sit
Show to a seat; assign a seat for;
The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith
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