neervlijen

Definitions of neervlijen
  1. verb
    assume a reclining position
    synonyms: aanliggen, leggen, schuilen, schuilgaan
    aanliggen, liggen
    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
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    antonyms:
    oprijzen, opstaan, rijzen, verheffen, verrijzen
    rise to one's feet
  2. verb
    settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
    synonyms: nestelen
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    type of:
    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  3. verb
    become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
    synonyms: beklijven, inburgeren, leggen
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