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Definition sit down in British English

sit down phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to make yourself comfortable in a chair

Example

We were tired so we decided to sit down for a while.

Example

Please, sit down and make yourselves comfortable.

1.1

to make yourself comfortable in a chair

Example

Why don't you sit yourself down? We'll do the washing up.

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Definition sit down in British English