Phrasal Verb - Laying Down
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.Definition
"Laying down" is a phrasal verb that means to put or place something or someone in a position of rest or to stop an activity. It can also mean to agree to something or to surrender or give up something. This phrasal verb can be followed by various prepositions and object depending on the context.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | After a long day of work, I like to lay down my tools and relax. |
| 2 | Can you please lay down the plates on the table? |
| 3 | The teacher laid down the rules for the class. |
| 4 | He laid down his weapons and surrendered. |
| 5 | We laid down a bet on the outcome of the game. |
| 6 | She laid down the law and insisted that everyone follow her rules. |
| 7 | The baby cried until his mother finally laid him down for a nap. |
| 8 | The company announced it would be laying down workers due to financial difficulties. |
| 9 | He laid down the tracks for the new railway. |
| 10 | The coach laid down the gauntlet and challenged the other team to a match. |