Meaning of sit down in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   sit down

   Definitions

   1. take a seat

   Antonyms

   • arise
   • rise
   • uprise
   • get up
   • stand up
2. 2. show to a seat

   Examples

   • « assign a seat for »
   • « The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith »
3. 3. be seated

   Antonyms

   • stand
   • stand up
   • lie

See also

• sit out
• sit down