sit back

phrasal verb

sat back; sitting back; sits back

: to get into a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair, seat, etc.

Sit back and enjoy the ride.

: 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?

Examples of sit back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security updates having rolled out, and Exploit Wednesday in the rearview mirror, now isn’t the time to sit back and relax. —

Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 This is not a time to sit back and let the waves of change wash over us or allow one voice to dominate our technology choices. —

Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024 So, please sit back, bump up the volume, and buckle up for a wild ride of epic tunes. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 This is a perfect fall train experience for those looking to sit back and relax after a day of hiking and sightseeing in the region. —

Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit back

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