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lay down

/leɪ daʊn/ /leɪ daʊn/
phrasal verb Everyday Life Neutral
General
  1. 1 yere koymak, bırakmak

Definition (English)

To put something or someone down on a surface.

Example Sentences

  1. She laid down her bag and sat on the bench.
    Çantasını yere koyup banka oturdu.
  2. He laid down his tools and went home for lunch.
    Aletlerini bırakıp öğle yemeği için eve gitti.
Formal
  1. 1 (kural) koymak, belirlemek, şart koşmak

Definition (English)

To officially state rules, principles or what must be done.

Example Sentences

  1. The rules are clearly laid down in the contract.
    Kurallar sözleşmede açıkça belirlenmiştir.
  2. The school lays down strict rules about uniforms.
    Okul, üniformayla ilgili katı kurallar koyuyor.

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