I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ — see sit I noun
( -s )
Etymology: from sit down, v.
1.
a. : act or place of sitting down
a nice quiet sit-down by the fire — Elizabeth Taylor
b. or sit-down strike : a cessation of work by employees while maintaining continuous occupation of shop, plant, or like place of employment as a protest and means toward forcing compliance with demands — called also sit-in ; compare stay-in strike
2. : a meal taken sitting down — compare buffet , handout
II. adjective
: that one sits or settles down to
a sit-down lunch
: performed in a sitting position
sit-down dance