1
to lie down (and sleep);to go to bed (with an illness)
Other forms
伏せる 【ふせる】
1
to lay (something) face down;to place upside down;to turn over (face down)
私は頭痛で臥せっていました。
I've been down with a headache.
2
to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.);to cast down (one's eyes)
3
to lay (oneself) face down;to lie face down;to lie flat (on one's stomach);to throw (oneself) to the ground
床に伏せろ！
Get down!
4
to conceal;to hide;to keep secret;to place in hiding (e.g. troops for an ambush)
この言葉は、名前は伏せておくがある人が言ったものだ。
These words were spoken by someone who shall be nameless.
5
to bring (someone) down;to kill
6
Other forms
臥せる 【ふせる】 (search-only kanji form)