Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sit down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.86 in modern English

Syllables
sit -down
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

Intransitive verb

verb

To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Transitive verb

verb

To meet formally at a conference table.

Intransitive verb

verb

To meet with someone for discussions, negotiations or interrogation.

Intransitive verb

verb

To assume a low or sunken position.

Intransitive verb

verb

In Aboriginal use, to live or stay at (a place).

Australian usage; Intransitive verb

verb

To take up residence in or settle (an area).

Australian usage; Intransitive verb; Obsolete

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What does sit down mean?
To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

How to pronounce sit down

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