sit down

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause oneself or something to occupy a position in which one or something is sitting.

  - "I will sit down and have a cup of tea."
  - "The children were told to sit down and be quiet."
  - "He sat down on the bench to rest."

• Verb

  To take a seat, to stop standing and take a seat.

  - "Please sit down before the meal is served."
  - "The audience sat down after the performance."
  - "We sat down to discuss the issue."

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Synonyms

be seated , take a pew , take a seat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sit down
town , frown , drown , clown , gown , mown

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Variants

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sit-down , sit-downs

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Etymology

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The word 'sit' comes from the Old English word 'sittan' which means 'to sit'. The past tense and past participle of 'sit' is 'sat'. The phrase 'sit down' is a combination of the verb 'sit' and the preposition 'down'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded sit-down strike lasted for over 340 days.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to sit down at the table before the host or hostess has taken their seat.

3. The phrase 'sit on the fence' is derived from the idea of a judge sitting on a high bench during a trial. It means to remain neutral or undecided.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sit-in: A peaceful protest in which people occupy a space, usually for an extended period of time, to bring attention to a cause. The term 'sit-in' is derived from the phrase 'sit down'.

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Culture

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The phrase 'sit down' is commonly used in various contexts, including invitations to gatherings, in schools, and in formal settings. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate taking a break or pausing for thought. In literature, the phrase 'sit down and talk' is often used to signify a serious conversation or negotiation.

How to Memorize "sit down"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself sitting on a chair or on the ground, with your legs bent and your back straight. Visualize yourself putting your bottom down onto the seat or the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sit' with the image of a chair and the action of lowering oneself onto it. Visualize yourself taking a break and relaxing by sitting down.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sit, Sip, and Savor' to remember the meaning of 'sit down'. This can help you remember that 'sit down' means to take a seat and relax.

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