prostrate

Describes a person lying face down on the ground, often in submission, exhaustion, or reverence.

ruОписывает человека, лежащего лицом вниз на земле, часто в знак подчинения, изнеможения или благоговения.esDescribe a una persona que yace boca abajo en el suelo, a menudo en señal de sumisión, agotamiento o reverencia. También puede referirse a estar postrado o postrarse.frQualifie une personne allongée face contre terre, souvent en signe de soumission, d'épuisement ou de vénération.deBeschreibt eine Person, die mit dem Gesicht nach unten auf dem Boden liegt, oft aus Unterwerfung, Erschöpfung oder Ehrfurcht; auch im Zustand völliger körperlicher oder seelischer Schwäche.ptDescreve uma pessoa deitada de bruços no chão, geralmente em sinal de submissão, exaustão ou reverência; também pode indicar alguém completamente dominado ou abatido.zh形容人面朝下趴在地上，常表示臣服、疲惫或敬畏。也可引申指被彻底击败或精疲力竭。arيصف شخصًا ممدودًا على الأرض ووجهه إلى الأسفل، غالبًا خضوعًا أو إجهادًا أو تعظيمًا. وقد يدل أيضًا على من أُسقط أو أُذلّ أو أنهكه المرض.

1. Lying flat on the ground B2 formal

   Stretched out with the body lying at full length along the ground, often face downward.

   • The exhausted hiker lay prostrate on the grass.
   • He fell prostrate before the altar in prayer.
   • The soldiers were ordered to lie prostrate to avoid detection.

   ruРаспростёртыйespostradofrprostré (à terre)deAusgestreckt am Boden liegendptProstradozh俯卧的arمُسْتَلْقٍ على الأرض

   Синонимы: flatprocumbentpronerecumbentsprawling

   Антонимы: erectuprightvertical

2. Overcome with exhaustion or grief C1 formal

   Completely overcome or helpless, especially due to extreme physical or emotional stress.

   • She was prostrate with grief after the loss of her pet.
   • The heat left him prostrate and unable to move.
   • He was prostrate from the long hours of work without rest.

   ruИзнеможённыйesPostrado por agotamiento o aflicciónfrAccablé, anéantideErschöpft und niedergeschlagenptProstradozh精疲力竭arمُنهَك

   Синонимы: crusheddefeateddrainedexhaustedhelplessovercomespentworn-out

   Антонимы: animatedenergeticspiritedstrongvigorous

• more prostrate comparative form
• most prostrate superlative form

A verb meaning to lie stretched out on the ground, typically face downward, as a sign of submission, reverence, or exhaustion.

ruГлагол, означающий лежать вытянувшись на земле, обычно лицом вниз, как знак подчинения, почтения или истощения.esVerbo que significa echarse o yacer extendido en el suelo, generalmente boca abajo, como señal de sumisión, reverencia o agotamiento, o también postrar a alguien o algo.frVerbe signifiant s'allonger à plat sur le sol, généralement face contre terre, en signe de soumission, de respect ou d'épuisement.deGebräuchliche deutsche Wiedergabe für „to prostrate (oneself)“: sich flach auf den Boden legen, meist mit dem Gesicht nach unten, als Zeichen der Unterwerfung, Ehrerbietung oder Erschöpfung. Auch im übertragenen Sinn: jemanden oder sich selbst niederwerfen bzw. völlig entkräften.ptVerbo que significa deitar-se esticado no chão, geralmente de bruços, como sinal de submissão, reverência ou exaustão.zh动词，指身体平伏在地上，通常面朝下，表示臣服、敬意或极度疲惫。arفعل يعني الاستلقاء ممتدًّا على الأرض، عادةً على الوجه، تعبيرًا عن الخضوع أو التبجيل أو الإنهاك.

1. Lie face down B2 formal

   To lie stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or reverence.

   • The worshippers prostrated themselves before the altar.
   • He prostrated himself in front of the king as a sign of respect.
   • She prostrated on the floor after hearing the tragic news.

   ruРаспростереться ницesPostrarsefrse prosternerdeSich niederwerfenptProstrar-se de bruçoszh俯伏在地arالسجود على الوجه

   Синонимы: grovel

   Антонимы: risestand

2. Overwhelm or exhaust C1 formal

   To make someone helpless, defenseless, or extremely weak, either physically or emotionally.

   • The illness prostrated him for weeks.
   • Grief prostrated her after the loss of her husband.
   • The heat prostrated the workers in the field.

   ruИзнурятьesAgotar o abrumarfrAccabler, épuiserdeErschöpfenptDebilitarzh使筋疲力尽arيُنهك ويُرهق

   Синонимы: crushdebilitatedrainenfeebleexhaustfatigueovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmsapwear out

   Антонимы: energizefortifyinvigoraterevivestrengthen

3. Throw down flat C1 formal

   To cause something or someone to fall flat onto the ground.

   • The explosion prostrated several nearby trees.
   • The strong wind prostrated the crops in the field.
   • He was prostrated by a sudden blow to the chest.

   ruПовалитьesDerribar / echar por tierrafrjeter à platdeNiederwerfenptDerrubarzh使平躺倒地arطرح أرضًا

   Синонимы: cast downfellflattenfloorknock downlevel

   Антонимы: erectliftraisestandupright

• prostrated past participle
• prostrated past simple
• prostrating present participle
• prostrates third person singular