Sit down

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verbal phrase

To lower your body into a seating position on a chair, bench or other surface meant for sitting.

Please sit down, we need to talk.
Visual representation of "sit down" - To lower your body into a seating position on a chair, bench or other surface meant for sitting.

Often appears as...

  • sit down and rest
  • sit down for dinner
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Visual representation of "sit down"
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Standard Invitation

Used when inviting someone to be seated. It's polite and commonly seen in social and professional settings.

Illustration for Standard Invitation
Welcome to our office, please sit down.
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Casual Direction

Informally, it tells someone to relax or be at ease in a friendly environment.

Illustration for Casual Direction
Come in and sit down, make yourself at home!
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In Transit

Used in transportation to indicate that a traveler should take a seat after boarding.

Illustration for In Transit
Please sit down quickly so the bus can depart.
Visual representation of the word "Sit down"

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