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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Or, for the more traditional chalet experience, sit back and relax in front of the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the living room, which is the definition of rustic coziness thanks to its beamed ceilings and warm décor.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Toss it together in a slow-cooker, then sit back and relax while dinner takes care of itself.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Last Sunday, in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ locker room, after the team’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, 111–85, the young star Anthony Edwards sat back in a chair surrounded by microphones.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
On the next whistle, Ingram sat back in his net, put his head down and took a deep breath.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Toss it together in a slow-cooker, then sit back and relax while dinner takes care of itself.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Last Sunday, in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ locker room, after the team’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, 111–85, the young star Anthony Edwards sat back in a chair surrounded by microphones.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
On the next whistle, Ingram sat back in his net, put his head down and took a deep breath.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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