sit-down

/ˌsɪt ˈdaʊn/
/ˈsɪtdaʊn/
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Definitions of sit-down
  1. noun
    a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached
    synonyms: sit-down strike
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    type of:
    strike, work stoppage
    a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsɪt ˈdaʊn/
UK
/ˈsɪtdaʊn/
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