English Explanatory Dictionary

lie in wait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lie in wait.wav

Word forms

lie in wait lies in wait lying in wait lay in wait lain in wait

Synonyms

waylay
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