sit back
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?
Examples of sit back in a Sentence
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Definitely need to kind of sit back and think about this weekend.
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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,
26 June 2026
Japan seemed content to sit back and play for a draw that would have guaranteed the same spot in the knockout round as a win.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
So, sit back, relax and get ready to dive into an exclusive first cinematic and emotion-filled taste of The Lion at My Back.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Japan seemed content to sit back and play for a draw that would have guaranteed the same spot in the knockout round as a win.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
So, sit back, relax and get ready to dive into an exclusive first cinematic and emotion-filled taste of The Lion at My Back.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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