| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
lie down [laɪ daʊn] | to recline or get into a horizontal position |
Other meanings
- to rest or sleep
- to submit without resistance (figurative, rare)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "lie down"
- I’m tired. I need to lie down.
- He lay down on the couch and fell asleep.
- Don’t just lie down and accept defeat!
Features of Using "lie down"
"Lie down" is intransitive, unlike lay down (which is transitive).
The past tense is lay (He lay down), not lied.
Common in everyday contexts like health, rest, and comfort.
Figurative usage (to give up) is rare and mostly in emphatic language.
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb lie, including its forms and usage.