bed down
The phrase "bed down" often refers to lying down to sleep, especially in temporary or unusual circumstances, but can also mean to become settled or established in a particular situation.
Definition
B1General
(common)To lie down to sleep, often in a temporary or makeshift place.
Example
- We had to bed down in the living room because all the beds were taken.
B2Animal Care
(specific)To prepare a place for an animal to sleep for the night.
Example
- They bedded down the horses in the stable.
C1Figurative
(figurative)To become established or fixed in a particular setup or routine.
Example
- The new policy has bedded down well over the past few months.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bed down":
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