Meaning of the word "sit back" in English

What does "sit back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sit back

US /sɪt bæk/

UK /sɪt bæk/

to relax in a comfortable position, often by leaning against something

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After a long day, I just want to sit back and watch TV.

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He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Synonym:

relax unwind lounge recline lean back

to do nothing and allow things to happen without interfering

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You can't just sit back and watch them make mistakes.

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Management decided to sit back and observe the team's progress.

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