sit-down strike
noun
a strike during which workers occupy their place of employment and refuse to work or allow others to work until the strike is settled.
Origin of sit-down strike
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Words nearby sit-down strike
sit under,
sit up,
sit well with,
sit-down,
sit-down money,
sit-down strike,
sit-in,
sit-ins,
sit-up,
sit-upon,
sita
British Dictionary definitions for sit-down strike
sit-down strike
noun
a strike in which workers refuse to leave their place of employment until a settlement is reached