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单词 sit-down
释义

sit-down

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsit-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce sit-down (audio)
: served to seated diners
a sit-down dinner
also : of, relating to, or serving sit-down meals
a sit-down restaurant

sit-down

2 of 2

noun

ˈsit-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sit-down (audio)
1
: a cessation of work by employees while maintaining continuous occupation of their place of employment as a protest and means toward forcing compliance with demands
2
: a mass obstruction of an activity by sitting down to demonstrate a grievance or to get the activity modified or halted
3
: a meeting held especially to discuss and resolve problems or conflicts

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1789, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 3

sit-down

noun

as in sit-in

Synonyms & Similar Words

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