recumbent

• Diz-se de pessoa ou coisa que está deitada, em posição de repouso ou inatividade.

Describes a person or thing that is lying down in a position of rest or inactivity.

1. C1formal

   In a position of lying down or reclining, especially in a comfortable or relaxed way.

   Deitado

   • The patient remained recumbent on the hospital bed.
   • She spent the afternoon in a recumbent position reading a book.
   • The statue depicts a recumbent figure resting on a couch.

   Sinônimoshorizontallyingproneprostraterecliningsprawlingsupine

   Antônimoserectstandingupright

2. Inactive or idleC2formal

   Not active or engaged; resting or dormant.

   Inativo

   • The recumbent volcano has not erupted for centuries.
   • His recumbent lifestyle led to health problems.
   • The company's recumbent approach to innovation cost them market share.

   Sinônimosdormantidleinactiveinertquiescent

   Antônimosactivebusyengagedindustriousworking