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The planned sit-down reception is an artificial forum where one is presented with a limited number of persons with whom he can hold a conversation.
Jerzy Kosinski

Meaning of "sit-down" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SIT-DOWN

sit-down  [ˈsɪtdaʊn] play
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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 definition of sit-down in the dictionary is of or relating to an event where people sit down.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SIT-DOWN


breakdown
ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn
countdown
ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn
crackdown
ˈkrækdaʊn
down
daʊn
Lansdowne
ˈlænzdaʊn
meltdown
ˈmɛltˌdaʊn
pull-down
ˈpʊlˌdaʊn
put-down
ˈpʊtdaʊn
run-down
ˌrʌnˈdaʊn
rundown
ˈrʌndaʊn
scaled-down
ˌskeɪldˈdaʊn
showdown
ˈʃəʊˌdaʊn
shutdown
ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn
slowdown
ˈsləʊˌdaʊn
smackdown
ˈsmækˌdaʊn
step-down
ˈstɛpˌdaʊn
sundown
ˈsʌnˌdaʊn
takedown
ˈteɪkdaʊn
touchdown
ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn
upside-down
ˌʌpsaɪdˈdaʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIT-DOWN

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 money
sit-down strike
sit-in
sit-up
sit-ups
Sita
sitar
sitarist
sitatunga
sitcom

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIT-DOWN

broken-down
button-down
buttoned-down
climb-down
close-down
dressing-down
go down
hand-me-down
low-down
one-down
pared-down
reach-me-down
right-down
shooting-down
sponge-down
stripped-down
top-down
trickle-down
up-and-down
warm-down
watered-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

坐下来
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

brazos caídos
570 millions of speakers

English

sit-down
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैठने के नीचे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجلوس إلى أسفل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сидячая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sit-down
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sit-down
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

duduk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sit-down
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

着席
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앉아 다운
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

sit-down
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sit- down
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сидяча
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sta - jos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάθομαι - κάτω
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sit -down
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sit - down
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 16.199 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

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

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QUOTES WITH «SIT-DOWN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sit-down.
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Jerzy Kosinski
The planned sit-down reception is an artificial forum where one is presented with a limited number of persons with whom he can hold a conversation.

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
6
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

8 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.
1
Ted Cruz defends 'bold, brash' Donald Trump ahead of sit-down
Sen. Ted Cruz defended fellow presidential candidate Donald Trump Wednesday ahead of his sit-down later in the day with the business mogul, saying the rest ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Why Sit-Down Meals May Be Just As Unhealthful As Fast Food
Dining out at a sit-down restaurant can mean far more sodium in your diet— and nearly as much saturated fat — as eating at a fast-food joint, according to a ... «NPR, Jul 15»
3
GrubHub Looks Beyond the Sit-Down Restaurant for Growth
By selling prepared food yet forgoing a sit-down restaurant, “you don't have to pay for ambiance. You don't need a table and chairs. You don't need expensive ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
4
Utah man explains what it's like to unexpectedly have a sit-down
Futch is the star of a popular Reddit post that claimed a company "mix up" led to him having an unexpected sit-down with President Barack Obama last Friday. «Business Insider, Apr 15»
5
Madonna thinking of comedy switch
Appearing on Ross's ITV chat show, she said she wanted to move into what she called "sitdown comedy". Madonna would like to try her hand at "sit-down" ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
6
'No resolve' from mayor's sitdown with NYPD unions
De Blasio requested the sit-down the next day, and Bratton reached out to the unions to make it happen. It came five days before Sunday's upcoming funeral for ... «New York Post, Dec 14»
7
Walmart workers begin first in-store sitdown strike in company history
Workers are holding signs resembling those of the first retail sit-down strike at Woolworth in 1937, when retail workers at the then-largest retailer in the country ... «People's World, Nov 14»
8
'Sit-down' welfare in the spotlight
THE Coalition will review all "sit down" money being poured into remote communities that do not have any economy or jobs, as part of a dramatic overhaul of ... «The Australian, Sep 13»

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