What does the phrasal verb “lie off” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “lie off“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To stay at a distance from shore or another ship.
‘Lie off’ is an irregular verb. Here are its different forms:
The base form: lie off.
The simple past: lay off.
The past participle: lain off.
The present participle: lying of
The third-person singular of the simple present: lies off.
Example(s)
The captain tried to lie off the other ship.
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