English Explanatory Dictionary

sit down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
  2. To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
  3. To meet formally at a conference table.
  4. To meet with someone for discussions, negotiations or interrogation.
  5. To assume a low or sunken position.
  6. In Aboriginal use, to live or stay at (a place).
  7. To take up residence in or settle (an area).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sit down.wav

Word forms

sit down sits down sitting down sat down sate down sitten down

Synonyms

be seated take a pew take a seat

Related words

lie down set a spell set down sit sit up stand up

Derived words

please sit down sit-down money
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