Cari
to lay
01
meletakkan, menempatkan
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
Contoh-contoh
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
Dia memutuskan untuk meletakkan vas yang rapuh di atas bantal lembut untuk mencegahnya pecah.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
Orang tua dengan lembut membaringkan bayi yang tidur di boks bayi.
02
bertelur, meletakkan
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
Contoh-contoh
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
Ayam itu bertelur selusin telur di kotak sarang kemarin.
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
Setiap tahun, penyu laut kembali ke pantai yang sama untuk bertelur di pasir.
03
mempersiapkan, meletakkan dasar
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
Contoh-contoh
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
Mari kita letakkan dasar untuk proyek dengan meneliti dan mengumpulkan informasi yang relevan.
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
Penting untuk meletakkan dasar bagi karir yang sukses dengan memperoleh keterampilan dan pengalaman yang relevan.
04
memberlakukan, menerapkan
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
The government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
Pemerintah memutuskan untuk memberlakukan pajak yang lebih berat pada barang mewah untuk meningkatkan pendapatan.
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
Hakim akan memberlakukan denda besar pada perusahaan untuk pelanggaran lingkungan.
05
meletakkan, memasang
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
Contoh-contoh
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
Dia menghabiskan akhir pekan dengan memasang karpet baru di ruang tamu.
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
Tukang batu akan meletakkan batu bata dengan hati-hati untuk memastikan dinding yang kokoh.
06
ngentot, nyepong
to have sexual intercourse
SlangContoh-contoh
He hopes to lay tonight.
Dia berharap bisa bersetubuh malam ini.
They laid after a long date.
Mereka berhubungan seks setelah kencan yang lama.
lay
01
awam, sekuler
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Contoh-contoh
The church relies on lay volunteers for many activities.
Lay members of the congregation attended the meeting.
02
awam, nonprofesional
not of or from a profession
Contoh-contoh
The report was written for a lay audience.
Lay observers may not understand technical jargon.
Lay
01
balada, puisi naratif rakyat
a narrative poem of popular origin
Contoh-contoh
The bard recited an old lay about knights and dragons.
Medieval lays often told tales of love and heroism.
02
sebuah lay, lagu naratif dengan refrain berulang
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Contoh-contoh
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
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