sit back(
siht
bahk
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to lean back)
I want to you to sit back, close your eyes, and imagine that you're in a happy, peaceful place.Quiero que te recuestes, que cierres los ojos y que imagines que estás en un lugar feliz y tranquilo.
2. (figurative) (to relax)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
a. ponerse cómodo
Thank you for coming out tonight; sit back and enjoy the show.Gracias por venir esta noche; pónganse cómodos y disfruten el espectáculo.
b. relajarse
After working 50 hours this week, it's really nice to be able to sit back and do nothing for a while.Después de trabajar 50 horas esta semana, se siente muy bien poder relajarme y no hacer nada un rato.
3. (to not intervene)
Are we going to sit back while these atrocities continue?¿Vamos a quedarnos de brazos cruzados mientras siguen estas atrocidades?
sit backintransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (lean back)
a.
to s back in one's chairrecostarse en la silla
2. (colloquial)
a. relajarse (relax)
3. (not intervene)
a. quedarse de brazos cruzados
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