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Writing is my therapy. My feelings build up inside of me and then I sit down and write a song.
Colbie Caillat

Meaning of "sit down" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SIT DOWN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIT DOWN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sit down is a verb and can also act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SIT DOWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sitdown

Sitdown, Sit Down or sit-down may refer to the following: ▪ Sit-down hydrofoil, a water sport in which one rides above the water, supported by a hydrofoil wing ▪ Sitdown strike, a strike in which workers take possession of a workplace by "sitting down" ▪ Sit-down restaurant, a type of restaurant ▪ Sitdown, a type of powerbomb, a professional wrestling throw ▪ A meeting, terminology frequently used in mafia media, such as The Godfather franchise ▪ "Sit Down " ▪ Sit Down ▪ In British Methodism "to sit down" is a technical phrase referring to Ministers ceasing active stipendiary work to become "supernumerary" ministers...

Definition of sit down in the English dictionary

The first definition of sit down in the dictionary is to adopt or cause to adopt a sitting posture. Other definition of sit down is foll by under to suffer without protests or resistance. Sit down is also a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators sit down in a public place as a protest or to draw attention to a cause.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIT DOWN

sit
sit back
sit in judgment
sit on
sit on the fence
sit out
sit over
sit shivah
sit tight
sit under
sit up
sit up like Jackie
sit-down
sit-down money
sit-down strike
sit-in
sit-up
sit-ups
Sita
sitar

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIT DOWN

back down
break down
bring the house down
cut down
down
get down
go down
hands down
hold down
lay down
put down
ride down
step down
take down
thumbs down
turn down
up and down
upside down
when the chips are down
wind down
write down

Synonyms and antonyms of sit down in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sit down» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SIT DOWN

Find out the translation of sit down to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sit down from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sit down» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坐下
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tomar asiento
570 millions of speakers

English

sit down
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैठ जाओ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يَجْلِسُ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сесть
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sentar-se
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

s’asseoir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

duduk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hinsetzen (sich)
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

着席する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자리에 앉다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

lungguh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngồi xuống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உட்காரு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खाली बसा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sedersi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

usiąść
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сідати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

a se așeza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάθομαι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sitta ner
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sitte ned
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sit down

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIT DOWN»

The term «sit down» is very widely used and occupies the 16.198 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SIT DOWN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sit down» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sit down» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sit down

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10 QUOTES WITH «SIT DOWN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sit down.
1
Sarah Addison Allen
My writing process is very organic. I start with an idea. I have the general story arc and the cast. But then I sit down to write, and things change.
2
Afrika Bambaataa
We want you to sit down and leave your egos at home and let's get an understanding as to where all this is foolishness coming from. There are others who are putting things out there or throwing a stick and hiding their hand and keeping things built up in the media.
3
Ted Bell
I like to sit down every day and not know where the book is going. I have no idea where the book is going to go or how it's going to end as I'm writing it.
4
Terry Bradshaw
When Brian told me he grew up in New Mexico, I told him I thought it is cool that people from other countries play football. He corrected me on my geography and agreed to sit down with me anyway.
5
Suzanne Brockmann
I'm a fan of meeting readers face to face, at reader events, where we're able to sit down and take some time to talk. Too often, at regular book signings, I meet readers who have traveled six or eight hours to see me, and I'm unable to spend more than a few short minutes chatting with them as I sign books.
6
Colbie Caillat
Writing is my therapy. My feelings build up inside of me and then I sit down and write a song.
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Claire Cameron
I'm very rigid about my schedule. I sit down at 8 A.M., and the Internet blocker goes on. My standard time is 120 minutes. I'm a compulsive writer, so it reminds me to stop writing... If I write more than that, I turn into an ogre for my kids.
8
Neve Campbell
I'm just one of those people that if I sit down to watch a horror film, I put my hands over my face and I cry a lot and I don't see half of the film because I'm too upset.
9
Nick Cave
Most people wait for the muse to turn up. That's terribly unreliable. I have to sit down and pursue the muse by attempting to work.
10
Winston Churchill
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIT DOWN»

Discover the use of sit down in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sit down and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, ...
In 2003, Brad Warner blew the top off the Buddhist book world with his irreverent autobiography/manifesto, Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies, and the Truth about Reality.
Brad Warner, 2010
2
Sit Down Traveler: Poems
The telephone psychic with her tarot deck fanned out before her: so does Harwell embrace the poet's dual role of seeker and oracle.
Sarah Coleman Harwell, 2012
3
Sit-down: the General Motors Strike of 1936-1937
Studies the most significant American labor conflict of the 20th century
Sidney Fine, 1969
4
Sit Down and Cheer: A History of Sport on TV
Insightful and very funny, this is an entertaining exploration of two major national pastimes and not to be missed.
Martin Kelner, 2012
5
My Heart Will Not Sit Down
Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better ...
Mara Rockliff, 2012
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Sit Down and Drink Your Beer: Regulating Vancouver's Beer ...
Campbell argues that the regulation of the environment of the classic beer parlour, rather than being an example of social control, is best understood as moral regulation and part of a process of normalization.
Robert A. Campbell, 2001
7
The Sit, Down, Come, Heel, Stay and Stand Book
In dogs, lack of training in the early stages of life can lead to a host of negative consequences, like bad behavior.
Claire Arrowsmith, 2008
8
The Duchess Who Wouldn't Sit Down: An Informal History of ...
A witty study of the history of entertaining traces the art of hospitality from the modern day back in time to the time of the ancient Greeks, looking at such famous (or infamous) hosts as Gertrude Stein, Adolf Hitler, King Louis XIV, and ...
Jesse Browner, 2004
9
Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down
Put a cup of tea in your hand, and what else can you do but sit down? This new book celebrates that most British of life's cornerstones: the tea break. There is, however, another element to this ritual that is a must: biscuits.
Stuart Payne, Nicey, Wifey, 2005
10
Women Strikers Occupy Chain Stores, Win Big: The 1937 ...
The first successful all women sit-in conducted by 'the counter girls' at the Detroit Woolworth's during the Great Depression.
Dana Frank, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIT DOWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sit down is used in the context of the following news items.
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adb staff begin sit down strike today
The staff union of the Agricultural Development Bank (adb) will today [Thursday] embark on a nationwide sit down strike to press home their demands for the ... «Citifmonline, May 15»
2
The Fat Controller: station announcer 'tells obese passengers not to …
... announcer said fat people should not sit down because of a lack of space. ... going to be like sardines on this train, so can I ask that only slim people sit on the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
3
Christie's 2014 in quotes: 'Sit down and shut up'
But until that time, sit down and shut up.” HOW IT PLAYED: The exchange was played again and again on national television and prompted questions about ... «Washington Times, Dec 14»
4
Fracas in Jordan's parliament leads to 'Sit down' campaign
Film mavens inserted "Sit down, Hind!" as subtitles of Arabic cartoons of the '80s and of famous movie scenes. Bruno Ganz as Hitler in “Downfall” makes an ... «Los Angeles Times, Dec 14»
5
Review: Stir Kinetic smart desk makes you stand up and sit down; it …
NEW YORK – You may want to sit down for this. Then get up. Then sit down again. That's because there's a desk out there that tells you to do exactly that. «Fox Business, Oct 14»
6
Ultra-Orthodox Jews delay El Al flight, refusing to sit near women
The pilot pleaded for them to sit down and the flight finally took off. ... “I ended up sitting next to a … man who jumped out of his seat the moment we had finished ... «Washington Post, Sep 14»
7
'Sit Down And Shut Up!' Sen. Harry Reid Blows Up On The Senate …
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid let off a little steam earlier today when trying to get his colleagues to stop talking so Susan Collins could speak about an ... «Mediaite, Aug 13»
8
VIDEO: New York police taser, arrest disabled man who refused to …
DENVER — Video has surfaced of an incident in which police tasered and accidentally broke the hip of a disabled man after he refused to sit down while riding ... «kdvr.com, Aug 13»
9
Sitting and standing test may predict mortality
Brazilian researchers asked more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 51 to 80 to sit down on the floor and get up with as little support from their ... «CBS News, Dec 12»
10
Workers can't sit down, so governments should stand up
“Labour is not allowed to sit down during normal working hours, unless their duties require,” the rules say, according to a reports. “Chairs and benches are not ... «Crikey, Dec 12»

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