lays down
Sets in place
Lays down means to put something in a horizontal position or to establish rules, principles, or requirements.
You lay down a sleeping child, lay down your weapons in surrender, or lay down the law by stating rules firmly: The contract lays down specific deadlines.
In winemaking, to lay down wine is to store it for aging.
- settleReach final terms
- establishesCreates or sets up
- ordainConfer clerical authority
- ground rulesFundamental operating procedures
- reclineLie back at ease
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