sit back

relajarse, quedarse de brazos cruzados

Relajarse o dejar que las cosas ocurran sin intervenir.

En inglés sencillo: To relax or let something happen without doing anything yourself.

• Sit back and enjoy the show.
• We cannot sit back while our neighbours need help.
• She sat back and let the others do the work.

Cómo se usa: sit back and do something (Sit back and enjoy the music.)

Sinónimos: relax, take it easy

Expresiones frecuentes: sit back and relax, sit back and watch

recostarse, echarse hacia atrás

Inclinar el cuerpo hacia atrás estando sentado, normalmente apoyándose en el respaldo.

En inglés sencillo: To move your upper body backwards while sitting, usually resting against the back of your seat.

• Sit back in your chair.
• She sat back against the soft cushions.
• Can you sit back so I can see your face?

Cómo se usa: sit back in/on something (He sat back in his chair.)

Sinónimos: lean back, recline

Antónimos: lean forward

Expresiones frecuentes: sit back comfortably, sit back in bed