lodge in

Friendly

Word: Lodge in

Part of Speech: Verb

Basic Definition: To "lodge in" means to live, stay, or reside in a certain place, often for a temporary period.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "lodge in" when talking about where someone is staying or living.
• It often implies that the stay is not permanent.

Examples:

1. "During the conference, I will lodge in a hotel downtown."
2. "When I travel to the city for work, I usually lodge in a small apartment."

Advanced Usage:

• "Lodge in" can also be used more formally, often in discussions about accommodations or when referring to someone staying in a specific location for a certain purpose.

Word Variants:

• Lodging (noun): The act of staying somewhere; a place to stay.
  • Example: "The price includes lodging and meals."

Different Meanings:

• "Lodge" can also mean to present or submit something formally, like a complaint or application.
  • Example: "I will lodge a complaint about the service."

Synonyms:

• Stay
• Reside
• Occupy
• Live in

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Lodge a complaint: This means to formally express dissatisfaction about something.

  • Example: "If you are unhappy with the service, you should lodge a complaint."

• Lodge with someone: This means to stay and live with someone.

  • Example: "When I was a student, I lodged with a family in the area."

Summary:

"Lodge in" is a useful term when discussing temporary living arrangements. Remember that it often suggests a place where someone is staying for a short time rather than permanently.

Academic

Verb

1. live (in a certain place)
   • She resides in Princeton
   • he occupies two rooms on the top floor

Synonyms

• occupy
• reside