Cari
to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
menetapkan, mendefinisikan
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
Contoh-contoh
The judge laid the law down to the defendant, warning him of the consequences of his actions.
Hakim menetapkan hukum kepada terdakwa, memperingatkannya tentang konsekuensi dari tindakannya.
The constitution lays down the basic principles of government.
Konstitusi menetapkan prinsip-prinsip dasar pemerintahan.
02
menyerah, meletakkan senjata
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
Contoh-contoh
The soldiers laid their arms down and surrendered.
Para prajurit meletakkan senjata mereka dan menyerah.
The politician laid down his office and admitted defeat.
Politisi itu mengundurkan diri dari jabatannya dan mengakui kekalahan.
03
berbaring, meletakkan
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
Contoh-contoh
The rider laid down in the corner to avoid hitting the other rider.
Pembalap itu berbaring di tikungan untuk menghindari menabrak pembalap lain.
The rider laid down to avoid hitting the pothole.
Pembalap itu berbaring untuk menghindari menabrak lubang.
04
meletakkan, menaruh
to stop holding or using something
Contoh-contoh
The child laid her toy down to eat her dinner.
Anak itu meletakkan mainannya untuk makan malam.
The musician laid down her instrument to rest her fingers.
Musisi itu meletakkan alat musiknya untuk mengistirahatkan jari-jarinya.
05
mengundurkan diri, meninggalkan
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
Contoh-contoh
The CEO laid his duties down after 20 years at the company.
CEO meletakkan tugasnya setelah 20 tahun di perusahaan.
The judge laid down her robe after retiring from the bench.
Hakim meletakkan jubahnya setelah pensiun dari bangku pengadilan.
06
mengendapkan, mengumpulkan
to gradually gather and store something
Contoh-contoh
The sediment in the river laid a layer of silt down on the riverbed.
Endapan di sungai mengendapkan lapisan lumpur di dasar sungai.
The company is laying down reserves in case of a recession.
Perusahaan mengumpulkan cadangan untuk berjaga-jaga jika terjadi resesi.
