squat

1 of 3verb

/skwɑt/

Forms:squatting,squatted,squatted

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.
The baseball catcher squatted behind the plate, ready to receive the pitcher's throw.
As part of their daily exercise routine, the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone.
In the garden, she squatted down to plant the flowers, taking care to nurture each seedling.
During the camping trip, they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available.

Synonyms:

to occupy a building or settle on a piece of land without the owner's permission or legal right

Amid the housing crisis, some individuals resorted to squatting in abandoned buildings.
The group of protesters decided to squat on the vacant lot to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing.
Facing economic hardships, some families resorted to squatting in foreclosed homes.
The authorities took action to evict those who were squatting in the abandoned warehouse.
Despite warnings from the local government, a group of people continued to squat in tents on public land.