sit back

US /sɪt bæk/
UK /sɪt bæk/
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1.

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.
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relaxunwindloungereclinelean back
2.

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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do nothingstand bybe passiveremain inactivelet things happen
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sitsit forsit onsit downsit-upsit aroundsit through