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[ verb ] settle into a comfortable sitting position

Synonyms

take_it_easy

Used in print

(William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)

Instead , the audience can sit_back at_ease and , from the perspective of an enlightened time which no_longer believes_in such things , enjoy the dead seriousness with which the characters in the play take the witches and devils which are under discussion .

(William Maxwell, The Chateau....)

Harold put a teaspoonful of powdered coffee in his cup and filled it with hot water , and then , stirring , he sat_back in his chair .

Related terms

decompress relax

2
[ verb ] be inactive or indifferent while something is happening

Synonyms

sit_by

Examples

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

Used in print

(Modern Maturity, 4:6...)

You can sit_back and moan and bewail your lot .

Related terms

watch

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