Lay-down Definition

verb

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

The police urged the gunman to lay down his weapon.

Lay down your arms.

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

He laid down his brand-new Harley-Davidson to avoid the oncoming bus.

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

Let's lay down the rules right at the beginning, so we are consistent.

You've got to lay down the law with that boy.

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

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

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Alternative form of laydown.

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