plop down

VERB

sit

Synonyms

STRONG

be seated give feet a rest grab a chair have a place have a seat hunker park perch pose posture put it there relax remain rest seat seat oneself settle squat take a load off take a place take a seat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart move stand straighten

Example Sentences

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Chandor isn’t sure what she’d do if Chonkers tried to plop down somewhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

They plop down on precious objects, put their feet up and generally make themselves at home on the stools, benches, side chairs and sofas scattered about the exhibition.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Once upon a time, before COVID-19, I would grit my teeth and plop down my credit card to buy three tickets for my sons and me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

"You cannot just plop down the skillet, turn the heat up to 'high' and expect great results."

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2023

Finally I just plop down in the chair where Miss Celia was reading, wait for her to finish the job.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

plop down

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