in bed

The phrase "in bed" can describe physical location, state of health, or activities, including idiomatic uses related to cooperation.

Definition

A1General

(common)Lying down or resting on a bed, typically under the covers.

Example

She was in bed reading a book.
He fell asleep as soon as he got in bed.

B1Health

(common)Confined to bed due to illness or injury.

Example

He was in bed for a week with the flu.
After the surgery, she had to stay in bed for several days.

B2Sexual Activity

(informal)Engaged in sexual activity.

Example

They were in bed together last night.
He likes to boast about being good in bed.

C1Idiomatic

(informal)Cooperating closely with someone, often in a way that is perceived as inappropriate or compromising.

Example

The politician was accused of being in bed with big corporations.
The two companies are in bed with each other to monopolize the market.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in bed":

in bed with breakfast in bed put to bed go to bed come to bed bedded in under the covers in the room bed rot share a bed in the house at home bed down laid up in the closet lay in marriage bed flat on one's back sleep with wet the bed lie down sleep in