lie down
US /laɪ daʊn/
UK /laɪ daʊn/
1.
acostarse, tumbarse
to put your body in a horizontal position, usually on a bed or other surface
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I need to lie down for a bit, I'm feeling tired.
Necesito acostarme un rato, me siento cansado.
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The doctor told him to lie down and rest.
El médico le dijo que se acostara y descansara.
2.
rendirse, someterse
to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without fighting against it
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He refused to just lie down and let them win.
Se negó a simplemente rendirse y dejar que ganaran.
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We can't just lie down and accept these unfair terms.
No podemos simplemente rendirnos y aceptar estos términos injustos.