Lie down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LYE-DOWN-awn
lˈaɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
ly-DOWN-on
Definition
To put your body in a flat or resting position on top of something, such as a bed, sofa, or the ground.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for resting or sleeping; typically followed by the object, e.g., 'lie down on the bed.' Not formal; avoid confusing with 'lie on' (which can mean to be positioned on). Common in everyday speech.
Spanish: tumbarse en - acostarse sobrePortuguese (BR): deitar-se em - deitar em cima dePortuguese (PT): deitar-se em - deitar-se sobreChinese (Simplified): 躺在...上Chinese (Traditional): 躺在...上Hindi: पर लेट जानाArabic: استلقى علىBengali: শুয়ে পড়াRussian: лечь наJapanese: ～の上に横になるVietnamese: nằm xuống trênKorean: ~에 눕다Turkish: -in üzerine uzanmakUrdu: پر لیٹ جاناIndonesian: berbaring di atas
Example Sentences
Please lie down on the examination table.
basic
She told me to lie down on the grass and look at the sky.
basic
If you feel dizzy, lie down on the sofa.
basic
I just want to lie down on my bed and forget about today.
natural
My dog loves to lie down on my feet whenever I sit.
natural
After hiking all day, I couldn't wait to lie down on something soft.
natural