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to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
festlegen, bestimmen
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
02
sich ergeben, aufgeben
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
03
hinlegen, abwerfen
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
04
ablegen, liegenlassen
to stop holding or using something
05
niederlegen, aufgeben
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
06
ablegen, ansammeln
to gradually gather and store something
lay down
v
Beispiel
The teacher laid down the rules for the classroom.
The company laid down new rules for employee conduct.
The constitution lays down the basic principles of government.
The president laid down the office after two terms in office.
The liver lays down glycogen for energy storage.
