lay down

/leɪ daʊn/
/leɪ daʊn/
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Other forms: laying down; lays down

Definitions of lay down
  1. verb
    institute, enact, or establish
    synonyms: establish, make
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    types:
    mark, set
    establish as the highest level or best performance
    type of:
    create, make
    make or cause to be or to become
Pronunciation
US
/leɪ daʊn/
UK
/leɪ daʊn/
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