sit back

action behavior

The phrase 'sit back' can describe either a physical action of leaning backward or a metaphorical action of not getting involved.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To lean backward into a comfortable or relaxed position, typically in a chair or seat.

Example

After a long day, he likes to sit back and watch TV.
Just sit back and enjoy the show.

B2Metaphorical

(idiomatic)To relax and take no action, often while waiting for something to happen or letting others handle a situation.

Example

She decided to sit back and let her team take the lead.
You can't just sit back and expect everything to work out.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sit back":

lay back lie back sit down kick back take a back seat take a seat sit on sit in stand back sit under sit with sit for sit right have a seat stay back sit upon sit on it sit over sit still sit out step back cool out fall back lie down set back stand aside chill out take it easy pull up a chair sit up look back rear back step aside stay behind assume the position keep back stand down lay down back off stand by pop a squat move back ease up stand still sitting pretty back seat stepping back pull back sit on one's hands stand behind lay low buckle in plop down drop back stand up settle down buckle up lean in rest on