sit-down

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsit-ˈdau̇n 

: served to seated diners

a sit-down dinner

also : of, relating to, or serving sit-down meals

a sit-down restaurant

sit-down

2 of 2

noun

ˈsit-ˌdau̇n 

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

Examples of sit-down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In a sit-down interview on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? —Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024

At a sit-down volleyball game supporting veterans, Harry was feted for his leadership. —Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1789, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

sit-down

noun

ˈsit-ˌdau̇n

: a strike in which the workers stop work and refuse to leave their places of employment

called also sit-down strike