sit-down (sĭtdoun′)
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Tweet n. 1. A work stoppage in which the workers refuse to leave their place of employment until their demands are considered or met. Also called sit-down strike. 2. An obstruction of normal activity by the act of a large group sitting down in public to express a grievance or protest. 3. Informal An act, instance, or period of sitting. 4. Informal A meal for people seated at a table. adj. 1. Performed or accomplished while sitting down: a sit-down discussion; a sit-down protest. 2. Intended for people seated at a table: a sit-down dinner for 12. |
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