takes a seat
Occupies a chair
Takes a seat means to sit down, often at someone's invitation or direction: Please, take a seat.
The phrase is slightly more formal than "sit down" and implies a chair or designated place is available.
She takes a seat at the head of the table.
Figuratively, to take a back seat is to assume a subordinate or passive role.
- settleReach final terms
- benchShared seating surface
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
- sitRest on a seat
- sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
stool · audience · pew · back row · rest · furniture · relax · recline · hunker · couch · gathering · squat · plop · perch · assembly · sidelines · meeting · accommodation