Pronunciation: /leɪd loʊ/
verb to cause someone to be in a difficult or disadvantaged situation
A1 The cat laid low in the grass, waiting to pounce on its prey.
A2 After feeling unwell, she laid low for a few days to recover.
B1 The company was laid low by a series of financial setbacks.
B2 The champion boxer was unexpectedly laid low by a rookie in the ring.
C1 The political scandal laid low the reputation of the once-respected politician.
C2 The economic crisis laid low many businesses, leading to widespread unemployment.
adjective feeling unwell or weak, especially as a result of illness or injury
A1 After catching a cold, she was laid low for a week.
A2 The team's star player being laid low by an injury affected their performance.
B1 The company's profits were laid low by the economic downturn.
B2 The politician's reputation was laid low by the scandal.
C1 The once powerful empire was laid low by internal strife and external attacks.
C2 The legendary hero was eventually laid low by his own tragic flaws.
formal After contracting a severe illness, he was laid low for several weeks.
informal She partied too hard last night and now she's feeling pretty laid low.
slang I heard he got laid low after trying that new drug.
figurative The company's profits were laid low by the economic downturn.
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