1. (

• perch ,
• roost ,
• rest ,

) sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree" ;

2. (

• alight ,
• light ,
• perch

) to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him" ;

3. (

• perch ,

) cause to perch or sit; "She perched her hat on her head" ;