Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sit-in
noun
/ˈsɪt.ɪn/
Definition
A sit-in is a form of protest in which participants occupy a space and refuse to leave to draw attention to an issue or demand change.
Examples
- The students organized a sit-in at the university to protest the tuition hike.
- During the civil rights movement, many sit-ins were conducted at segregated lunch counters.
Meaning
Sit-ins are typically non-violent gatherings where individuals sit down in a particular location, often a public space, to express their dissatisfaction or to advocate for social or political change.
Synonyms
- protest
- demonstration
- occupation
