lie off

lie off

intransitive verb

Definition of LIE OFF

1

: to hold back in the early part of a race

2

: to keep a little away from the shore or another ship

3

: to cease work for a time

First Known Use of LIE OFF

1573

Rhymes with LIE OFF

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