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to lay
01
stendere
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
Example
The carpenter laid the wooden planks on the floor to measure and cut them accurately.
After a long day, she was ready to lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap.
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
02
deporre, ponere
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
Example
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
In captivity, the parakeet laid eggs several times a year in its nesting box.
The salmon swim upstream to their spawning grounds to lay their eggs in the gravel.
03
preparare, stabilire
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
Example
The team will lay the plans for the upcoming event during tomorrow 's meeting.
Let 's lay the framework for our new business venture before seeking investors.
She decided to lay the groundwork for her retirement by investing in a diversified portfolio.
04
imporre, stabilire
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
Example
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
The new law will lay tougher penalties on individuals caught driving under the influence.
The city council debated whether to lay restrictions on water usage during drought periods.
05
posare, stendere
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
Example
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
She hired a contractor to lay hardwood flooring throughout the house.
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
lay
01
laico, non clericale
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
02
profano, non professionale
not of or from a profession
Lay
01
lai, poesia narrativa
a narrative poem of popular origin
02
canzone, narrativa
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Esempio
The carpenter laid the wooden planks on the floor to measure and cut them accurately.
After a long day, she was ready to lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap.
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
To avoid wrinkles, he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed.
