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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/

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
💡 Concept

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

Lay down the baby, then softly say, 'This is the perfect way to end our day!'
🎵 Rhyme

Lay down the baby, then softly say, 'This is the perfect way to end our day!'

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/leɪ daʊn/
🇬🇧 UK/leɪ daʊn/

🌳Etymology

Rootlay
Suffix-down

🎵Rhyme

saywaydayplay
say
way
day
play

🔗Collocations

lay down rules
lay down arms
lay down the law
lay down guidelines
lay down conditions
lay down your life

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“After eating 10 hamburgers, he had to lay down immediately.”

“The manager laid down new policies for remote work.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

put downplaceestablishsetrest

Antonyms

pick upliftraise

Related

lie downset downput forwardestablish rules

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