Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lie-in-wait-for
verb
/laɪ ɪn weɪt fɔːr/
Definition
To remain hidden or concealed in order to ambush or surprise someone.
Examples
- The hunter decided to lie in wait for the deer at dawn.
- The detective lay in wait for the suspect near the abandoned warehouse.
- She had to lie in wait for the perfect moment to reveal her surprise.
Meaning
To stay in a place secretly, waiting for an opportunity to attack or confront someone.
Synonyms
- ambush
- wait in hiding
- trap
- stalk
