Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-a-seat
Phrase
/teɪk ə siːt/
Definition
An informal phrase inviting someone to sit down.
Examples
- When you arrive, feel free to take a seat while you wait.
- The teacher invited the students to take a seat before starting the lesson.
- At the meeting, he said, ‘Please take a seat; we’ll begin shortly.’
Meaning
The phrase ‘take a seat’ is often used to politely indicate that a person should sit down, usually in a friendly or welcoming environment.
Synonyms
- sit down
- have a seat
- rest
