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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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 The two were captured relaxing on the beach and going on boat rides before sitting down for family dinners. —

Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 The only thing better than smelling a pot roast that's been cooking all day after coming in from the cold is actually sitting down to eat it. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sitting down