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Word: lay down (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Verb:

  • nonstandard To '''lie down'''; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.
  • To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.
  • To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life."
  • To policies).
  • To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. ''See also'' '''lay by'''.

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