Definition of Lay down

1. Verb. Institute, enact, or establish. "Make laws"

Exact synonyms: Establish, Make
Specialized synonyms: Mark, Set
Generic synonyms: Create, Make

Definition of Lay down

1. Verb. To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground. ¹

2. Verb. To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision. ¹

3. Verb. To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies). ¹

4. Verb. To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. ''See also'' '''lay by'''. ¹

5. Verb. To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life." ¹

6. Verb. (intransitive nonstandard proscribed) To '''lie down'''; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Down

lay a finger on
lay a foundation
lay a venue
lay about
lay an egg
lay aside
lay at the feet of
lay away
lay bare
lay bare one's soul
lay brother
lay by
lay claim
lay day
lay days
lay down (current term)
lay down one's flag
lay down the law
lay down the marker
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay hold of
lay in
lay into
lay it on thick
lay low
lay of the land
lay off
lay on

Literary usage of Lay down

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An exposition of the Creed by John Pearson, Apostles' creed (1843)
"... expressly of himself, I lay down |8- my life (or soul) that I might take it again. ... lay down ..."

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