sitting down
idiom
1
: putting oneself into a sitting position
He called just as we were sitting down to eat.
2
: in a sitting position
She made sure everyone was sitting down before she began.
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While sitting down to talk with GQ about his creative director role with eyewear maker Ray-Ban, the rapper gave fans updates on his album and his life.
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
In the midst of the Netflix series’ development, Buss and Rambis became frequent and gracious hosts for the writing team, taking the trio on tours of the arena and sitting down to answer hours of questions.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Adria took a sip of tea, her first since sitting down.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Some sources may also feel more comfortable talking while taking a smoke break or walking together rather than sitting down.
—Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
In the midst of the Netflix series’ development, Buss and Rambis became frequent and gracious hosts for the writing team, taking the trio on tours of the arena and sitting down to answer hours of questions.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Adria took a sip of tea, her first since sitting down.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Some sources may also feel more comfortable talking while taking a smoke break or walking together rather than sitting down.
—Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sitting down
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“Sitting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitting%20down. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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