入座 (rù zuò) — to take one's seat; to be seated

Definition

入座 is a more formal way to say 'take one's seat,' typically used by hosts in announcements or when describing an audience at events. Contrast with the everyday 坐下 (sit down) — 入座 implies assigned or event seating.

verb

to take one's seatto be seated

Examples

入座，。
Qǐng gè wèi lái bīn rù zuò, yǎn chū jí jiāng kāi shǐ.
Please be seated, distinguished guests; the performance is about to begin.
入座，。
Tā men rù zuò hòu, fú wù yuán lì kè sòng shàng le cài dān.
After they took their seats, the waiter promptly brought the menu.
，入座。
Huì yì kāi shǐ le, qǐng àn shùn xù rù zuò.
The meeting has started; please be seated in order.