1A polite way of inviting someone to sit down — "please have a seat." Commonly used by staff when welcoming or guiding a guest or customer.
受付の人に「どうぞおかけください」と言われた。
The receptionist told me, "Please have a seat."
面接官は「おかけください」とにこやかに椅子を勧めた。
The interviewer smiled and gestured to the chair, saying, "Please, have a seat."
病院の待合室で、看護師に「こちらにおかけください」と案内された。
In the hospital waiting room, a nurse showed me over and said, "Please have a seat here."