go to bed
The phrase "go to bed" commonly refers to the action of lying down with the intention of sleeping, but it has other nuanced meanings in different contexts.
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Definition
A1Daily Life
(common)To lie down with the intention of sleeping.
Example
- I usually go to bed at 10 PM.
- It's time for the kids to go to bed.
B2Informal
(idiomatic, informal)To engage in sexual activity with someone.
Example
- They went to bed together after the party.
C1Printing
(technical)To complete the preparation of a newspaper for printing.
Example
- The newspaper went to bed at midnight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to bed":
go to sleepput to bedcome to bedfall asleepcall it a nightin bedgo to workgo homesleep tighthit the racksleep ongood nightsleep ingo tosleep withlie downgo to hellgo upstairs