sit-in
nounUK /ˈsɪt.ɪn/
US /ˈsɪt.ɪn/
A sit-in is when people sit together in a place to show they want something to change.
The students held a sit-in at the school office to ask for a longer lunch break.
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2. A meeting or gathering where people sit together to discuss or plan something.
The neighbors organized a sit-in to talk about the new park.
3. A form of protest in which people occupy a place and refuse to leave until their demands are met.
The workers staged a sit-in at the factory gate.
4. An event where people sit together in a public place for a shared activity, such as reading or crafting.
The library hosted a quiet sit-in for families on Saturday morning.