Lay down
phrase
To establish a rule or law.
The company laid down a new policy for remote work.
Often appears as...
- lay down the law
- lay down a rule
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To physically place something down in a careful manner.
Please, lay down the glasses on the table carefully.
Often appears as...
- lay down a tray
- lay down a book
phrase
To surrender or give up.
He decided to lay down his weapon and surrender to police.
Often appears as...
- lay down arms
- lay down resistance
phrase
To store something for future use.
The winemaker laid down several barrels of wine for aging.
Often appears as...
- lay down wine
- lay down supplies
phrase
To reduce speed or stop moving.
The racer laid down his motorcycle to avoid a collision.
Often appears as...
- lay down the bike
- lay down the car
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
To establish a rule or law.
The company laid down a new policy for remote work.
Often appears as...
- lay down the law
- lay down a rule
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To physically place something down in a careful manner.
Please, lay down the glasses on the table carefully.
Often appears as...
- lay down a tray
- lay down a book
phrase
To surrender or give up.
He decided to lay down his weapon and surrender to police.
Often appears as...
- lay down arms
- lay down resistance
phrase
To store something for future use.
The winemaker laid down several barrels of wine for aging.
Often appears as...
- lay down wine
- lay down supplies
phrase
To reduce speed or stop moving.
The racer laid down his motorcycle to avoid a collision.
Often appears as...
- lay down the bike
- lay down the car
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Signaled
Used when someone with authority is making a decision or rule.
The teacher laid down the new classroom rules.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Decision
Implies the rule or law is non-negotiable and must be followed.
Parents laid down the curfew time, without discussion.
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Signaled
Used when someone with authority is making a decision or rule.
The teacher laid down the new classroom rules.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Decision
Implies the rule or law is non-negotiable and must be followed.
Parents laid down the curfew time, without discussion.
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Signaled
Used when someone with authority is making a decision or rule.
The teacher laid down the new classroom rules.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Decision
Implies the rule or law is non-negotiable and must be followed.
Parents laid down the curfew time, without discussion.
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