Definitions

1. verb

to force or compel to remain in a place, often against one’s will

“She was forced to sist on the couch due to her injured ankle.”

2. verb

to restrain or confine, often within a specified area

“The police ordered the suspect to sist in the interrogation room.”

3. noun

an act of compelling or restraining someone to remain in a place

“The officer recorded the sist as evidence for the trial.”

4. verb

to stop or cease from an action

“She had to sist her project due to the lack of resources.”