sit-down
|sit-down|
/ˈsɪtˌdaʊn/
meeting or protest
Etymology
'sit-down' originates from the English words 'sit' and 'down', where 'sit' meant 'to rest on the buttocks' and 'down' indicated 'a lower position'.
'sit-down' evolved from the combination of 'sit' and 'down' in English, eventually becoming a noun to describe a type of meeting or protest.
Initially, it meant 'to sit in a lower position', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a meeting' or 'a form of protest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a meeting or discussion, especially one intended to resolve a dispute or problem.
The manager called for a sit-down with the team to address the issues.
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Noun 2
a form of protest where participants sit and refuse to move.
The workers organized a sit-down to demand better working conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42