sit down

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/sɪt daʊn/
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To move from standing to a sitting position.
Practice using sit down in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Sit down and have some tea.
  • Can I sit down next to you?
  • Please sit down here.
  • You may sit down on the sofa.
  • The teacher told us to sit down.

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Meanings

Take a seat

movement
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To move from standing to a sitting position.

Examples

  • Please sit down here.
  • Can I sit down next to you?
  • Sit down and have some tea.
  • The teacher told us to sit down.
  • You may sit down on the sofa.

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Etymology

Sit means to rest on a seat or the ground; down indicates the change of position.

FAQ

What does sit down mean?

It means move into a sitting position.

Is sit down a verb phrase?

Yes. It is a phrasal verb.

Can sit down be a polite invitation?

Yes. Please sit down invites someone to take a seat.

Is sit down the same as sit-down?

No. The hyphenated spelling can be a noun or adjective.

What is the past tense of sit down?

Sat down.

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