sit back

/sɪt bæk/
/sɪt bæk/
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Other forms: sat back; sitting back; sits back

Definitions of sit back
  1. verb
    settle into a comfortable sitting position
    synonyms: take it easy
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    type of:
    decompress, loosen up, relax, slow down, unbend, unwind
    become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
  2. verb
    be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
    synonyms: sit by
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    type of:
    look on, watch
    observe with attention
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