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The correct spelling is lay down.
How to pronounce lay down
verb
Say it like: Laee- do-wn
The correct spelling is lay down. To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground. For example: "Lay down your arms."
Usage Examples
“Lay down your arms.”
“He laid down his brand-new Harley-Davidson to avoid the oncoming bus.”
“Let's lay down the rules right at the beginning, so we are consistent.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.
- 2.To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision.
- 3.To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies).
- 4.To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. See also lay by.
- 5.To euthanize an animal.
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