sit-in
1 of 2noun
ˈsit-ˌin 
1
: sit-down sense 1
2
a
: an act of occupying seats in a racially segregated establishment in organized protest against discrimination
b
: an act of sitting in the seats or on the floor of an establishment as a means of organized protest
sit in
2 of 2verb
sat in; sitting in; sits in
intransitive verb
1
: to take part in or be present at a session of music or discussion as a visitor —often used with on
invited to sit in on a rehearsal
2
: to participate in a sit-in
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1
sits in
verb
as in walks out
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- strikes
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- engage (in)
- engage (with)
- engage in
- engage in conversation
- engage with
- engaged
- engaged (in)
- engaged (with)
- engaged in
- engaged in conversation
- engaged tone
- engaged with
- engagement
- engagement ring
- engagements
- engager
- engagers
- engages
- engages (in)
- engages (with)
- engages in
- engages in conversation