lies down

Assumes prone position

Lies down describes the act of moving from a standing or sitting position to a horizontal one, typically on a bed, couch, or other surface.

It's what you do when you're tired, feeling unwell, or just want to rest: I need to lie down for a few minutes.

The phrase can also describe settling into position more generally: The dog lies down at my feet every evening.

Related

horizontal position · prostrate · rest · slumber · nap · sprawl · settle · crashes · lounge · sinks · surrenders · succumbs · unwinds · collapse · sleeps · relaxation · relaxes · recuperates

Categories
Opposites
body position/posture

lies downstands up

Assumes an upright position

stands · gets up · rises · arises · sits up

activity/rest state

lies downstirs

Blends by circling

rouses

Family

lies, lie, down, lying, lain, laid, downer, downs, downed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G