Sekirov Dictionary

sit down

verb 7
sit-down noun 3
sit-down adjective 1
forms 6

verb7

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To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
- Sit down! We have work to do.
- I sat down in the armchair, and my sis sat down on the floor.
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[with oneself] To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
- Sit your ass down and shut up.
- I sat him down and explained to him how things truly work around here.
(figurative) To meet formally at a conference table.
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(figurative) To meet with someone for discussions, negotiations or interrogation.
- I sat down with him about the allegations.
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To assume a low or sunken position.
- The ball scooted off the fairway and sat down in the thick rough.
- As we all climbed aboard, the little boat sat down low in the water.
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(Australia) In Aboriginal use, to live or stay at (a place).
- He ‘sat down’ for days, regaining his strength, quietly sizing up his little kingdom. — 1937
(Australia, no longer used) To take up residence in or settle (an area).

sit-down noun3

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An act of sitting down, sometimes with other people in some form of social exchange.
- I need a sit-down and a nice cup of tea.
- Let's have a sit-down and talk about this properly.
An interview.
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A sit-in, a protest of civil disobedience by people sitting and refusing to move.
- The sit-downs were especially dangerous to the system because they were not controlled by the regular union leadership. — 2003

sit-down adjective1

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Intended to be done, used, consumed etc. while sitting.
- It's nice to have a proper sit-down meal, rather than just a sandwich on the go.

forms

sat down · sate down · sitten down · sitting down · sits down · sit-downs

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