Phrasal verb
sit down
Meanings
to move from standing to a sitting position
to begin a meeting or serious conversation in a calm, organized way
Definition
To sit down means to move into a sitting position.
When you sit down, you lower your body onto a chair, the floor, or another surface so you are sitting. People often say it as a polite instruction or invitation. It can also mean to begin a meeting or conversation in a calm, organized way.
Examples
- Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
- I sat down on the bench to tie my shoe.
- She sat down with the team to discuss the schedule.
- They sat down after the hike and shared some water.
- We sat down together to plan the weekend.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "sit" when they mean the action; use "sit down" for the movement into a seated position.
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