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tilt back

UK
/tɪlt bæk/
US
/tɪlt bæk/

Translations

tilt backverb
tilted back
Past Simple
tilted back
Past Participle
tilting back
Gerund
UK
/tɪlt bæk/
US
/tɪlt bæk/
basculer en arrière
She tilted back her chair to rest her feet on the desk.
Elle a basculé sa chaise en arrière pour poser ses pieds sur le bureau.
pencher en arrièreS'emploie surtout pour une personne ou une partie du corps.
He tilted back his head to gaze at the stars.
Il a penché la tête en arrière pour contempler les étoiles.
Synonyms
lean back
recline
incline back
slant back
tip back

Definitions

tilt backverb
To move or cause to move into a sloping position with the top or front part leaning backward.
She tilted back her chair to rest her feet on the desk.
To lean backward slightly, often to look up or to relax.
He tilted back his head to gaze at the stars.
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