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Definition of laying-down in English English dictionary

lay down
To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. See also lay by
lay down
To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground

Lay down your arms.

lay down
To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting

I feel a bit ill, so I'm going to go lay down for a while.

lay down
To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life."
lay down
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies)

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

laying down
Present participle of lay down
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deponent
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set, determine; (Slang) abase oneself
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If you lay something down, you put it down, usually because you have finished using it. Daniel finished the article and laid the newspaper down on his desk She laid down her knife and fork and pushed her plate away
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institute, enact, or establish; "make laws"
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If someone lays down their weapons, they stop fighting a battle or war and make peace. The drug-traffickers have offered to lay down their arms
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institute, enact, or establish; "make laws
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If rules or people in authority lay down what people should do or must do, they officially state what they should or must do. Taxis must conform to the rigorous standards laid down by the police. = set down
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fell off his feet
laying down
labeling, marking, setting; placing in a horizontal position, putting down
laying down rules
stating the rules