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to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
formuler, imposer, stipuler
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
Exemples
The constitution lays down the basic principles of government.
La constitution établit les principes de base du gouvernement.
02
abandonner, déposer les armes
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
Exemples
The politician laid down his office and admitted defeat.
Le politicien a abandonné son poste et a admis sa défaite.
03
se coucher, s'allonger
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
Exemples
The rider laid down to avoid hitting the pothole.
Le pilote s'est couché pour éviter de heurter le nid-de-poule.
04
poser, déposer
to stop holding or using something
Exemples
The musician laid down her instrument to rest her fingers.
Le musicien a posé son instrument pour reposer ses doigts.
05
démissionner, abandonner
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
Exemples
The judge laid down her robe after retiring from the bench.
Le juge a déposé sa robe après avoir pris sa retraite du banc.
06
déposer, accumuler
to gradually gather and store something
Exemples
The company is laying down reserves in case of a recession.
L'entreprise accumule des réserves en cas de récession.
