Lie down

phrasal verb

To move into a position where your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest.

After lunch, I like to lie down for a while.
Visual representation of "lie down" - To move into a position where your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest

Often appears as...

  • lie down and rest
  • lie down on the bed
phrasal verb

To accept something without protesting or fighting against it.

I refuse to just lie down and let them take advantage of me.
Visual representation of "lie down" - To accept something without protesting or fighting against it

Often appears as...

  • lie down and be ignored
  • lie down and accept

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To move into a position where your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest.

After lunch, I like to lie down for a while.
Visual representation of "lie down" - To move into a position where your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest

Often appears as...

  • lie down and rest
  • lie down on the bed
phrasal verb

To accept something without protesting or fighting against it.

I refuse to just lie down and let them take advantage of me.
Visual representation of "lie down" - To accept something without protesting or fighting against it

Often appears as...

  • lie down and be ignored
  • lie down and accept

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "lie down"
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Rest Context

Use 'lie down' to indicate resting in a horizontal position, not necessarily implying sleep.

Illustration for Rest Context
I'm going to lie down on the couch for a few minutes to relax.
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Not Sit Down

'Lie down' means completely horizontal; it's different from 'sit down', which is not fully reclined.

Illustration for Not Sit Down
Don't just sit down, lie down if you're feeling dizzy.
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Physical Comfort

The phrase often suggests seeking physical comfort or a break from activity.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
After running the marathon, he could hardly wait to lie down.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Rest Context

Use 'lie down' to indicate resting in a horizontal position, not necessarily implying sleep.

Illustration for Rest Context
I'm going to lie down on the couch for a few minutes to relax.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Sit Down

'Lie down' means completely horizontal; it's different from 'sit down', which is not fully reclined.

Illustration for Not Sit Down
Don't just sit down, lie down if you're feeling dizzy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Comfort

The phrase often suggests seeking physical comfort or a break from activity.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
After running the marathon, he could hardly wait to lie down.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Rest Context

Use 'lie down' to indicate resting in a horizontal position, not necessarily implying sleep.

Illustration for Rest Context
I'm going to lie down on the couch for a few minutes to relax.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Sit Down

'Lie down' means completely horizontal; it's different from 'sit down', which is not fully reclined.

Illustration for Not Sit Down
Don't just sit down, lie down if you're feeling dizzy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Comfort

The phrase often suggests seeking physical comfort or a break from activity.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
After running the marathon, he could hardly wait to lie down.
Visual representation of the word "Lie down"

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