Zoeken
to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
vaststellen, bepalen
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
02
zich overgeven, opgeven
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
03
liggen, vallen
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
04
neerleggen, laten vallen
to stop holding or using something
05
ontslagen, afzien
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
06
leggen, verzamelen
to gradually gather and store something
lay down
v
Voorbeeld
The company laid down new rules for employee conduct.
The teacher laid down the rules for the classroom.
The constitution lays down the basic principles of government.
The liver lays down glycogen for energy storage.
The president laid down the office after two terms in office.
