English Explanatory Dictionary

sit-in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A peaceful form of protest in which people occupy an area and refuse to leave.
adj
  1. Designed to be sat in.

Pronunciation

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

Word forms

sit-in sit-ins

Etymology

A deverbal from sit in. By surface analysis, sit + -in (protest).

Synonyms

sit-down dharna

Related words

sit-inner
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