sit-down
Meal at table
A sit-down is a meeting or discussion, especially one meant to resolve a dispute or hash out details: We need to have a sit-down about the budget.
A sit-down meal or dinner is one where guests are seated and served, as opposed to a buffet.
A sit-down strike is a protest where workers occupy the workplace but refuse to work.
Exchange of ideas
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- talkVerbal exchange between people
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
dialogue · one-on-one · face-to-face · agenda · boardroom · heart-to-heart · roundtable · summit
Forceful impact or stoppage
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
- nonviolent resistanceProtest through peaceful means
activism · solidarity · picketing · boycott · vigil · blockade · defiance · Rosa Parks
Place serving meals
courses · tablecloth · reservation · formal · bistro · banquet · luncheon · supper
discussion
Exchange of ideas
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- talkVerbal exchange between people
consultation · dialogue · one-on-one · face-to-face · agenda · boardroom · heart-to-heart · roundtable · summit · briefing
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
nonviolent resistance · activism · solidarity · picketing · boycott · vigil · blockade · defiance · Rosa Parks · lunch counter
restaurant
Place serving meals
waiter · courses · tablecloth · reservation · formal · bistro · banquet · luncheon · supper · leisurely
break
Interrupt continuity
repose · downtime · breather · recuperate · siesta · leisure · intermission · timeout · unwind · settle in
chair
Single-person sitting furniture
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
armchair · bench · stool · loveseat · settee · ottoman · chaise · futon · wingback · rocker
- dining stylesbuffet, table service, counter service, self-service, fine dining
- meetingsmeeting, AGM, meet, attendee, meetings
- appointmentsappointment, appointees, booking, nominations, nominees
- Mafiamafia, Cosa Nostra, Sicilian Mafia, Five Families, Colombo
- labor disputesstrikes, strike, labor strike, walkout, walkouts
- underworld slangsnitch, rat out, hitman, capo, consigliere
sit-downstand-up
Solo comedic performance
quick chat · impromptu · casual · on-the-fly · informal
sit-downstand-up
Solo comedic performance
buffet · cocktail reception · grab-and-go · self-service · cocktail party
down, sit, setting, site, sitting, sits, sitter, sat down, sitters