Verb
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| lay down -
To give up, surrender, or yield e. g. a weapon, usually by placing it on the ground.
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To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision.
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To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate rules or policies.
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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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To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.
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