Lie In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The root cause of the rioting lies in the poor economic conditions of the population.
- Many of the town's issues lie in its outdated infrastructure and lack of maintenance.
- Several problems with the new policy lie in the unclear guidelines and inadequate training.
- Researchers believe the origins of the disease lie in the remote jungles of South America.
- The real reason for the disaster lies in the combination of human error and technological failure.
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Meaning 2
Be in confinement for childbirth.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She was taken to hospital to lie in before the baby was due as her pregnancy was considered high-risk.
- When a woman in medieval Europe was about to give birth she would lie in, which sometimes lasted for several weeks.
- Historically, wealthy women would often choose to lie in at their relatives' or friends' homes rather than their own.
- Kings and queens throughout history would often request certain ladies of the court to lie in at the palace.
- Women of lower social classes had less options available and often had to lie in in less-than-ideal circumstances.