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to lay
01
colocar, depositar
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
Exemplos
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
Ela decidiu colocar o vaso frágil na almofada macia para evitar que ele quebrasse.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
O pai colocou gentilmente o bebê dormindo no berço.
02
botar, depositar
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
Exemplos
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
A galinha pôs uma dúzia de ovos na caixa de nidificação ontem.
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
Todos os anos, a tartaruga marinha retorna à mesma praia para botar seus ovos na areia.
03
preparar, estabelecer
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
Exemplos
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
Vamos estabelecer as bases do projeto pesquisando e reunindo informações relevantes.
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
É importante lançar as bases para uma carreira de sucesso adquirindo habilidades e experiências relevantes.
04
impor, aplicar
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
Exemplos
The government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
O governo decidiu aplicar impostos mais pesados sobre bens de luxo para aumentar a receita.
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
O juiz aplicará uma pesada multa à corporação por violações ambientais.
05
colocar, instalar
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
Exemplos
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
Ele passou o fim de semana colocando um tapete novo na sala de estar.
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
O pedreiro colocará os tijolos cuidadosamente para garantir uma parede resistente.
06
foder, comer
to have sexual intercourse
SlangExemplos
He hopes to lay tonight.
Ele espera transar esta noite.
They laid after a long date.
Eles transaram depois de um encontro longo.
lay
01
relating to or characteristic of people who are not members of the clergy
Exemplos
The church relies on lay volunteers for many activities.
Lay members of the congregation attended the meeting.
02
not belonging to or derived from a specific profession
Exemplos
The report was written for a lay audience.
Lay observers may not understand technical jargon.
Lay
01
a narrative poem, often of popular or traditional origin, recounting stories in verse
Exemplos
The bard recited an old lay about knights and dragons.
Medieval lays often told tales of love and heroism.
02
a narrative song, typically with a recurring refrain, telling a story through music
Exemplos
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
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