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sit-down strike

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sit-down strike

–noun
a strike during which workers occupy their place of employment and refuse to work or allow others to work until the strike is settled.
Also called sit-down, sit-in.


Origin:
1930–35, Americanism
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sit-down   (sĭt'doun')
n.  
  1. A work stoppage in which the workers refuse to leave their place of employment until their demands are considered or met. Also called sit-down strike.

  2. An obstruction of normal activity by the act of a large group sitting down in public to express a grievance or protest.

  3. Informal An act, instance, or period of sitting.

  4. Informal A meal for people seated at a table.

adj.  
  1. Performed or accomplished while sitting down: a sit-down discussion; a sit-down protest.

  2. Intended for people seated at a table: a sit-down dinner for 12.

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