- to ambush
- to lie in wait for
- to lie low
- ambush
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of secretly waiting to attack someone unexpectedly. It often involves stealth and surprise.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the aspect of waiting patiently for a specific target or opportunity to present itself, rather than an outright attack.
She was lying in wait by the roadside, hoping to catch a chance to talk to him.
Generated: This meaning indicates being discreet or staying out of sight, often to avoid attention or danger.
Generated: As a noun, it refers to the actual surprise attack or the setting where such an attack occurs.