lie-over

See also: lie over

English

Noun

lie-over (plural lie-overs)

  1. Synonym of layover.
    • 1958 June, “First Battery Railcars on B.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 420:
      These are designed to charge the battery at a high rate during the time the train is standing in the platforms during lie-over times at both these stations.

Usage notes

This term is more common in Indian English nowadays. In Britain, layover is now preferred.

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