lay down

US /leɪ daʊn/
UK /leɪ daʊn/
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1.

dejar, poner

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

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Please lay down your tools before you leave.
Por favor, deja tus herramientas antes de irte.
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She carefully laid down the baby in the crib.
Ella cuidadosamente acostó al bebé en la cuna.
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2.

establecer, imponer

to establish a rule, principle, or plan

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The committee will lay down new guidelines for safety.
El comité establecerá nuevas directrices de seguridad.
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He had to lay down the law to his unruly children.
Tuvo que imponer la ley a sus hijos rebeldes.
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