SIT BACK
Dictionary entry overview: What does sit back mean?
• SIT BACK (verb)
The verb SIT BACK has 2 senses:
1. settle into a comfortable sitting position
2. be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
Familiarity information: SIT BACK used as a verb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SIT BACK (verb)
Meaning:
Settle into a comfortable sitting position
Classified under:
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care
Synonyms:
sit back; take it easy
Hypernyms (to "sit back" is one way to...):
decompress; loosen up; relax; slow down; unbend; unwind (become less tense, rest, or take one's ease)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Meaning:
Be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
sit by; sit back
Context example:
Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!
Hypernyms (to "sit back" is one way to...):
look on; watch (observe with attention)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
