Lie down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
LYE DOWN
lˈaɪ/ /dˈaʊn
LYE DOWN
Definition
To place your body flat on a surface, usually for rest, sleep, or relaxation.
Usage & Nuances
Used in daily life for rest or preparing to sleep. 'Lie down' is not the same as 'lay down' (which means to put something else down). Common with 'for a while', 'on the bed', and after 'should' — 'You should lie down.'
Spanish: tumbarse - acostarsePortuguese (BR): deitar-se - deitarPortuguese (PT): deitar-se - deitarChinese (Simplified): 躺下Chinese (Traditional): 躺下Hindi: लेटनाArabic: استلقيBengali: শুয়ে পড়া - শুয়ে থাকাRussian: лечь - прилечьJapanese: 横になるVietnamese: nằm xuốngKorean: 눕다Turkish: uzanmakUrdu: لیٹ جاناIndonesian: berbaring
Example Sentences
I am tired and want to lie down.
basic
She told her son to lie down after lunch.
basic
Please lie down on the bed.
basic
Maybe you should just lie down and rest for a bit.
natural
When I have a headache, I like to lie down in a dark room.
natural
He said he'd just lie down for five minutes but ended up sleeping all afternoon.
natural