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1sit–down
adjective \ˈsit-ˈdau̇n\
: done or used while sitting down
: served to people who are sitting down at a table
: serving sit-down meals
Full Definition of SIT-DOWN
: served to seated diners <a sit–down dinner>; also : of, relating to, or serving sit-down meals <a sit–down restaurant>
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First Known Use of SIT-DOWN
1834
2sit–down
noun \ˈsit-ˌdau̇n\
: a strike or protest in which a group of people sit down to block a road, entrance, etc., and refuse to leave until they are given what they demand
: a meeting held to talk about a problem or disagreement
: a short rest while sitting down
Full Definition of SIT-DOWN
1
: a cessation of work by employees while maintaining continuous occupation of their place of employment as a protest and means toward forcing compliance with demands
2
: a mass obstruction of an activity by sitting down to demonstrate a grievance or to get the activity modified or halted
3
: a meeting held especially to discuss and resolve problems or conflicts
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First Known Use of SIT-DOWN
1936
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