Pronunciation: ' sit- ˌ dau ̇ n
Function: noun
Date: 1936
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