sit back
phrasal verb
sat back; sitting back; sits back
1
: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
2
: to make no effort to do something
He sat back and watched us do all the work.
How can you just sit back and let him insult you like that?
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But there's no time to sit back and relax.
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
So sit back, chill, and shop the best Black Friday wine refrigerator deals below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Now, sit back and watch your sister have her drama filled wedding and reception.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
In DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar, guests can soar through the air on Swings Over Del Mar or sit back and enjoy a puppet show, Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day!
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
So sit back, chill, and shop the best Black Friday wine refrigerator deals below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Now, sit back and watch your sister have her drama filled wedding and reception.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
In DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar, guests can soar through the air on Swings Over Del Mar or sit back and enjoy a puppet show, Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day!
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sit back
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“Sit back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20back. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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