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lie down

1 of 1verb
/laɪ daʊn/
Forms:lies down,lying down,lay down,lain down
1

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

B2transitive
  • I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to lie down for a while.
  • The doctor advised her to lie down and rest after her surgery.
  • The weary traveler lay down on the bed, eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • The exhausted hiker lay down on the grass, relieved to finally be at rest.
  • The doctor advised him to lie down if he felt dizzy.
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