Perching

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝtʃɪŋ/

Perching (verb)

  1. to sit on a raised place, especially a branch or railing, with the body upright and still
  2. to stop somewhere for a short time, staying in a fixed position rather than moving
  3. to pause in a place during travel or a process, before continuing to the next step

Examples

  • The sparrow is perching on a branch.
  • A robin is perching on a branch near the window.