English / phrasal verb
Sit back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To relax, lean back in a seat, or passively refrain from taking action.
In context
01
We cannot afford to sit back while climate disasters continue to threaten vulnerable communities.
02
After working all day clearing plastic from the shoreline, the team sat back and watched the clean sunset.
Synonyms
Relax,remain idle,stay passive
Antonyms
Take action,step in,intervene
Collocations
Sit back and watch,sit back comfortably,refuse to sit back