English verb: sit back | |||
1. | sit back (body) settle into a comfortable sitting position | ||
Synonyms | take it easy | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decompress, loosen up, relax, slow down, unbend, unwind | ||
2. | sit back (social) be inactive or indifferent while something is happening | ||
Samples | Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!. | ||
Synonyms | sit by | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | look on, watch | ||