sit back

• Se détendre en s'appuyant en arrière sur son siège, ou adopter une position passive, souvent sans participer activement ni se soucier de quoi que ce soit.

To relax, recline, or take a passive role, often by leaning back in a seat and not actively participating or worrying about something.

1. Relax and not get involvedB2informal

   To relax in a chair or seat, often implying that one is not taking action or is avoiding responsibility.

   rester passif

   • He just sat back and watched the argument unfold.
   • Don't just sit back and do nothing while others work.
   • She sat back in her chair and enjoyed the music.

2. Wait for something to happenB2informal

   To wait patiently for something to occur, without intervening.

   rester en retrait

   • We can sit back and see how the situation develops.
   • The manager decided to sit back and let the team handle it.
   • They sat back and waited for the results.