Phrasal Verb - sitting down

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Definition

This phrasal verb means to take a seat or to come to a stop, often suddenly or for a lengthy period. It can also imply starting a new activity or task.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I asked him to sit down and talk with me.
2	The teacher asked the students to sit down and pay attention.
3	After a long walk, we finally sat down to rest.
4	They sat down to have dinner together.
5	He sat down to study for his exams.
6	The construction workers sat down on strike.
7	She sat down to knit a scarf.
8	He sat down to write a letter.
9	The passengers sat down for the long flight.
10	They sat down to watch the movie.