sit-down

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