Definition of "lie back" []

• To lie down from a sitting position (verb)
• To relax, to exert less effort (verb)

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• "“You just lie back and rest, young lady!” the ancient Brother Martin squeaked, scooting behind Brother Fidelis who attempted to look formidable."
• "She would attack him, he would fight back, he would rape her, and then she would lie back in his arms content, promising in a baby voice to be a good girl and do what Daddy Hamp wanted."
• "At that hour, the day's tramp over, I loved to lie back in my camp-chair and look and look at its noble outline against the bright western sky."