sitting down

idiom

: putting oneself into a sitting position

He called just as we were sitting down to eat.

: in a sitting position

She made sure everyone was sitting down before she began.

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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 Family breakfast doesn’t need to be formal—something as simple as sitting down and sharing bowls of cereal or yogurt parfaits together can start a fun new tradition and add a few minutes of peaceful conversation to otherwise-hectic days. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 Later in the evening, after sitting down with The Athletic, Bettman held court with several reporters. —

Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 How many people can effortlessly shift from field-anchoring on an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea to sitting down with Bono and Dolly Parton? —

Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sitting down