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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌleɪ ˈbæk/
lay back means: To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.
verb
To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.
- Lay back on the cushions.
- He likes to lay back on the grass and watch the clouds.
- You can lay back while I adjust the pillow.
To spend some time resting and doing very little.
- Just lay back and enjoy your holiday.
- We plan to lay back all weekend.
- After a busy week, I like to lay back and do nothing.
In football, to pass the ball a short distance backwards to a teammate who can attack.
- Lay back the ball to Sam.
- The striker laid it back for a teammate to shoot.
- Can you lay it back instead of trying to turn?
Questions about lay back
What does lay back mean?
To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.
What is lay back in other languages?
Türkçe: sırtüstü uzanmak · Español: recostarse · Français: s’allonger sur le dos · Deutsch: sich zurücklehnen · Italiano: sdraiarsi sulla schiena · 日本語: 仰向けになる
How do you pronounce lay back?
It is pronounced /ˌleɪ ˈbæk/.
How do you use lay back in a sentence?
Lay back on the cushions. He likes to lay back on the grass and watch the clouds.
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