Sit-down Definition

sĭtdoun
sitdown
noun
A work stoppage in which the workers refuse to leave their place of employment until their demands are considered or met.
American Heritage
A strike, usually illegal, in which the strikers stay inside a factory, etc., refusing to work or leave until agreement is reached.
Webster's New World
An obstruction of normal activity by the act of a large group sitting down in public to express a grievance or protest.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
A meeting or conference.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • sit-down strike
adjective
Performed or accomplished while sitting down.
A sit-down discussion; a sit-down protest.
American Heritage
Served to persons, esp. guests, who are seated at a table.
A sit-down dinner for twelve.
Webster's New World
verb
(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
Sit down! We have work to do.
Wiktionary
( reflexive) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
Wiktionary
(figuratively) To meet formally at a conference table.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Sit-down

Noun

Singular:
sit-down
Plural:
sit-downs

Origin of Sit-down

  • From sit down.

    From Wiktionary

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