English · Phrasal verb Attested A1

sit down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngồi xuống từ vị trí đứng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sit down! We have work to do.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho ai đó ngồi xuống

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To meet formally at a conference table.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Họp chính thức

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “sit down” mean?

To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

Is “sit down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.