lean back
Shift weight backward
To lean back is to recline or shift one's weight rearward, typically while seated: She leaned back in her chair and sighed.
The phrase often suggests relaxation, contemplation, or settling in to observe rather than participate.
Lean back and enjoy the show.
- reclineLie back at ease
- reclining seatChair with adjustable backrest
- slouchDrooping, lazy posture
- relaxBecome less tense
- tiltAngular deviation from level
lounge · easy chair · ease · settle · chair · cushion · headrest · comfort · put your feet up · unwind · stretch · lazy · casual · couch · hammock · pillow · slump · sink
- body movementsflexion, bend, twist, standing, extension
- resting positionslie down, lie flat, recline, repose, prone
- tug of wartug of war, heave, dig in, hand over hand, team coordination
- maneuversmaneuver, feint, sidestep, dodge, evasion
- posesstanding pose, sitting pose, seated pose, kneeling pose, reclining pose
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
body posture direction
lean backlean forward
lean in · pitch forward · sit up straight · straighten up · sit up
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