kick back

VERB

relax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lie down recline sit back take it easy unwind

WEAK

breathe easy calm down catch one's breath chill out collect oneself compose oneself cool off feel at home hang loose loosen up make oneself at home mellow out put one's feet up rest settle back sit around take a break take a breather take a load off take ten wind down

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She convinced him that rather than kick back and enjoy a young retirement—he was in his 50s—they should focus more on philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s been a while coming, but investors might actually be able to kick back and relax heading into the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It's got that sort of like, “Relax, kick back, and just keep it on in the background” appeal.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

I keep thinking they will kick back into life, but they actually seem to be getting worse.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

I wanted to kick back against a tree and just be.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

kick back

Example Sentences

Related Words