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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
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.
02
to stop trying or fighting, and admit defeat
Example
The actor laid down his script and left the show.
The politician laid down his office and admitted defeat.
The pirate ship laid down its sails and surrendered to the navy.
03
to intentionally fall off a motorcycle to avoid a collision
Example
The rider laid down to avoid hitting the pothole.
The rider laid down in the corner to avoid hitting the other rider.
The rider laid down to avoid hitting the car that had pulled out in front of them.
04
to stop holding or using something
Example
The musician laid down her instrument to rest her fingers.
The writer laid down her pen to think about her next chapter.
The speaker laid down the microphone to answer a question from the audience.
05
to resign or retire from a job, responsibility, or position
Example
The president laid down the office after two terms in office.
The judge laid down her robe after retiring from the bench.
06
to gradually gather and store something
Example
The liver lays down glycogen for energy storage.
The company is laying down reserves in case of a recession.
The body lays down fat when it consumes more calories than it burns.
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.
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