lie down

/laɪ daʊn/

/laɪ daʊn/

Other forms: lying down; lain down; lies down; lied down

Definitions of lie down

1. verb

   assume a reclining position
   synonyms: lie

   lie

   be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

   antonyms:

   arise

   rise to one's feet

   types:

   stretch, stretch out

   lie down comfortably

   charge

   lie down on command, of hunting dogs

   bow down, prostrate

   get into a prostrate position, as in submission

   type of:

   change posture

   undergo a change in bodily posture