To be, continue, or remain, in a specified state. intransitive. With a phrase introduced by in (also †on in Old English and Middle English).

To continue to be, remain (in a certain state, condition, or way of life); to have existence, live.

To have one's existence in a certain state or condition; to sit, stand, remain, etc., in stated circumstances. See also so, adv. conj.3a.

With adverb, adverbial phrase, prepositional phrase, or adjective as complement. intransitive. To assume or maintain a standing position in a place…

To remain in a state of inactivity or concealment (not necessarily prone or reclining). Chiefly with adjective complement or past participle. (For to…

intransitive. With in. To lie or consist in something.

intransitive. To stand, consist. Obsolete.

To be or to be found; to exist in a certain place, or in a certain condition.

intransitive. Of affairs, circumstances, etc.: to have a specified course or tendency.

figurative. transferred of inanimate things.

intransitive. Caribbean. To be or stay in a particular state or condition (implied or specified). Cf. sense 36.