Definition of Sit Down in English :
Define Sit Down in English
Sit Down meaning in English
Meaning of Sit Down in English
Pronunciation of Sit Down in English
Sit Down pronunciation in English
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Sit Down
see synonyms of sit downVerb
show to a seat; assign a seat for
Example Sentences:'The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith'
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Sit Down
see synonyms of sit downverb (adverb)
1.
to adopt or cause (oneself or another) to adopt a sitting posture
2. (intransitive; foll by under)
to suffer (insults, etc) without protests or resistance
noun sit-down
3.
an instance of sitting down
4.
a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators sit down in a public place as a protest or to draw attention to a cause
5. sit-down strike
adjective sit-down
6.
(of a meal, etc) eaten while sitting down at a table
modifier
1.
of or relating to an event where people sit down
A sit-down dinner was followed by a disco.
We had a sit-down lunch.
They staged a number of sit-down strikes.
Teachers staged a sit-down protest in front of the president's office.
noun
2. informal
a seat; an act of sitting down
I need a sit-down.
All he wanted was a cup of tea and a sit-down.
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Sit Down
see synonyms of sit down1.
to lower oneself to a sitting position; take a seat
2.
to settle down for or as for a siege
noun
1.
a strike, usually illegal, in which the strikers stay inside a factory, etc., refusing to work or leave until agreement is reached
: in full sit-down strike2.
sit-in
3.
a meeting or conference
adjective
4.
served to persons, as guests, who are seated at a table
a sit-down dinner for twelve
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Sit Down
see synonyms of sit downn.
1. A work stoppage in which the workers refuse to leave their place of employment until their demands are considered or met. Also called sit-down strike.
2. An obstruction of normal activity by the act of a large group sitting down in public to express a grievance or protest.
3. Informal An act, instance, or period of sitting.
4. Informal A meal for people seated at a table.
adj.
1. Performed or accomplished while sitting down: a sit-down discussion; a sit-down protest.
2. Intended for people seated at a table: a sit-down dinner for 12.
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