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to sit down
[phrase form: sit]
01
to move from a standing position to a sitting position
Transitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
movement verb
regular
inseparable
particle
down
base verb
sit
present tense
sit down
3rd person singular
sits down
present participle
sitting down
past simple
sat down
past participle
sat down
Examples
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable while I prepare some tea.
02
to address a problem or task attentively, usually with the intention of resolving it
Transitive
Examples
My parents and I need to sit down and discuss my future career plans.
03
to guide someone to a specific seat or location
Examples
The usher will sit you down in the front row for a better view of the stage.
