Meaning of the word "lay down" in English

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lay down

US /leɪ daʊn/

UK /leɪ daʊn/

to put something down on a surface, especially gently or carefully

Example:

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Please lay down your tools before you leave.

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She carefully laid down the baby in the crib.

Synonym:

put down place set down deposit

to establish a rule, principle, or plan

Example:

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The committee will lay down new guidelines for safety.

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He had to lay down the law to his unruly children.

Synonym:

establish stipulate prescribe formulate

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