A.to be seated beside or near, τινι Ar.Ra. 1492, Th.6.13: abs., Pl.Cri.43b; “οἱ παρακαθήμενοι” Id.Prt.320c, al.; of passengers in a ship, GDI3835 (Rhodes).
2. of an army, encamp beside, Plb.9.11A.2.
3. to be busy about, τινι PSI4.402.10 (iii A. D.).