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SIT BACK

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Settle into a comfortable sitting positionplay

Synonyms:

sit back; take it easy

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "sit back" is one way to...):

decompress; loosen up; relax; slow down; unbend; unwind (become less tense, rest, or take one's ease)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Sense 2

Meaning:

Be inactive or indifferent while something is happeningplay

Example:

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

Synonyms:

sit back; sit by

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "sit back" is one way to...):

look on; watch (observe with attention)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

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