What does sit back mean?

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sit back

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sit back, take it easyverb

    settle into a comfortable sitting position

  2. sit by, sit backverb

    be inactive or indifferent while something is happening

    "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!"

Wiktionary

  1. sit backverb

    To recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat.

  2. sit backverb

    To relax, to not exert oneself.

ChatGPT

  1. sit back

    To "sit back" generally refers to the act of reclining, relaxing, or resting while refraining from getting involved in something. It often implies a state of inactivity, least involvement, or passive observation. The term can be used literally, such as physically sitting back in a chair, or figuratively, such as not participating or interfering in a situation or not taking initiative.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sit back in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sit back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of sit back in a Sentence

  1. Donovan Mitchell:

    For me, this is an amazing experience, everybody likes to look at the end goal, but when you sit back and reflect, I played on Team USA. Thats incredible for me. I think that in itself is amazing. So yes, it was definitely worth it.

  2. Former President Obama:

    If I tweet or hashtag about how you didn't do something right or used the wrong verb, then I can sit back and feel pretty good about Former President Obama.

  3. Donald Trump:

    This is usually not me talking because I’m very proactive. I’d sit back and see what’s going on.

  4. Stewart Aldcroft:

    Until these managers are sort of compelled to include China because of their inclusion in various indices, many of them will just sit back and do nothing.

  5. Steve Maraboli:

    Don't sit back and wait for life to happen to you. Have a plan and take the needed steps to create what you want."

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