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to lay down
[phrase form: lay]
01
to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
02
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
03
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
04
to stop holding or using something
05
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
06
to gradually gather and store something
lay down
v
Example
The teacher laid down the rules for the classroom.
The company laid down new rules for employee conduct.
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.
