noun
- a seat in the back of a vehicle
- a position of reduced control or influence
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The children sat in the backseat during the long drive.
- She moved to the backseat to give her friend more legroom.
- The backseat was covered with toys and snacks.
- He took a backseat role in the project after his promotion.
- The CEO decided to take a backseat and let the new manager lead.
- Don’t take a backseat when it comes to your own career.