Lie down

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo assume a horizontal position.

"Lie down on the bed until you feel better."

2.Verb(imperative) A standard command to a herding dog to assume this position, owing to its effect on the herd's movement.

3.VerbTo be lazy or remiss.

"He never got promoted because he was always lying down on the job."

4.VerbTo submit passively.

"I'm not going to lie down and take this!"

5.VerbTo have sexual intercourse (with).

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