lie

Dictionary definition · Lie

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position"The sick man lay in bed all day"
originate (in)"The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
be and remain in a particular state or condition"lie dormant"
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive"Don't lie to your parents"
have a place in relation to something else"The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"
assume a reclining position"lie down on the bed until you feel better"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).