lay down — to put something down on a surface
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something down on a surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪ daʊn/
Korean meaning: 놓다, 내려놓다
Korean pronunciation: **레이** 다운
Example Sentences
- My mom laid down the law: no phones during dinner, or you wash dishes for a week!
- The CEO laid down clear expectations for the quarterly results.
- After eating 10 hamburgers, he had to lay down immediately.
lay down
VERB//leɪ daʊn//
to put something down on a surface
a person carefully holds a steaming mug of coffee with both hands above a wooden coffee table. They slowly lower the mug toward the table surface with deliberate, controlled movements. The mug makes contact with the table as the person releases their gentle grip. Steam continues rising from the coffee as it now sits safely on the wooden surface. A cat nearby watches attentively from the armchair, and books are neatly arranged on the table. putting something down on a surface
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Lay down the baby, then softly say, 'This is the perfect way to end our day!'
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Origin
고대 영어 'lecgan'(놓다)과 'dūn'(아래로)에서 유래된 구동사로, 물리적으로 아래쪽에 놓는다는 개념에서 추상적인 '설정하다'의 의미까지 확장되었습니다.
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“My mom laid down the law: no phones during dinner, or you wash dishes for a week!”
“The CEO laid down clear expectations for the quarterly results.”
“After eating 10 hamburgers, he had to lay down immediately.”
“The manager laid down new policies for remote work.”
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