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to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
faststÀlla, definiera
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
Exempel
The teacher laid down the rules for the classroom.
LÀraren faststÀllde reglerna för klassrummet.
02
ge upp, lÀgga ner vapnen
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
Exempel
The employee laid her tools down and walked off the job.
Den anstÀllde lade ner sina verktyg och slutade jobbet.
03
lÀgga sig, lÀgga ner
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
Exempel
The motorcycle rider laid down to avoid hitting a car that had pulled out in front of him.
Motorcyklisten lade sig ner för att undvika att krocka med en bil som stannat framför honom.
04
lÀgga ner, slÀppa
to stop holding or using something
Exempel
The worker laid his tools down to take a break.
Arbetaren lade ner sina verktyg för att ta en paus.
05
avgÄ, lÀmna
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
Exempel
The president laid down the office after two terms in office.
Presidenten avgick efter tvÄ mandatperioder.
06
avsÀtta, ackumulera
to gradually gather and store something
Exempel
The body lays down fat when it consumes more calories than it burns.
Kroppen lagrar fett nÀr den konsumerar fler kalorier Àn den förbrÀnner.
