sit-down
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adjective \ˈsit-ˈdau̇n\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>
See First Known Use of SIT-DOWN
1834
2sit–down
noun \ˈsit-ˌdau̇n\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
First Known Use of SIT-DOWN
1936
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