verb
- third-person singular simple present of prone; to place or position (someone or something) face-down or in a horizontal position
Usage: often used in medical, military, or fitness contexts
Examples
- The physical therapist prones the patient on the examination table.
- The trainer prones the athlete to check spinal alignment.
- She prones herself on the mat to perform the exercise correctly.
- The medic prones the injured person to clear the airway.
- He prones his body flat against the ground during the drill.