Lie meaning : The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck. The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown. The position of a fetus in the womb. A manner of lying; relative position. An animal's lair. To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. To be placed or situated. To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition. Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist. Used with with: to have sexual relations with. Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person. To lodge; to sleep. To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest. To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.