lay down

• Partikelverb, das verwendet wird, um das Ablegen von etwas auf einer Oberfläche, das Festlegen von Regeln oder Prinzipien oder das Aufgeben von etwas zu bezeichnen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of placing something flat on a surface, establishing rules or principles, or surrendering something.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Put something flatformal

   To place something in a flat or horizontal position.

   Hinlegen

   • She laid down the book on the table.
   • He laid down the carpet in the living room.
   • Please lay down the tools carefully.

   Synonymedepositplaceplace downput downrestset down

   Antonymeraisestandupright

2. Establish rules or principlesformal

   To officially state or establish a rule, law, or principle.

   Regeln aufstellen

   • The manager laid down the new company policies.
   • The constitution lays down the rights of citizens.
   • The coach laid down strict rules for the team.

   Synonymedecreedictateenactestablishformulateordainprescribeset downstipulate

3. Surrender or give upformal

   To give up something, often a weapon or a position, usually in a formal context.

   Niederlegen

   • The soldiers were ordered to lay down their arms.
   • He laid down his life for his country.
   • She laid down her position as director.

   Synonymeabandoncedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   Antonymedefendholdkeepmaintainretain

Grundverblay

• Sich in eine horizontale oder liegende Position bringen, meist auf einem Bett oder einer anderen flachen Unterlage, oft zum Ausruhen oder Schlafen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of placing oneself in a horizontal or resting position, typically on a bed or other flat surface.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Recline or restformal

   To place oneself in a horizontal position, typically for rest or sleep.

   Sich hinlegen

   • I need to lie down for a while because I feel dizzy.
   • She lay down on the sofa and fell asleep.
   • The doctor advised him to lie down and relax.

   Synonymego to bedlollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch outturn in

   Antonymerisestand

2. Accept passivelyinformal

   To accept something unpleasant without resistance or protest.

   Sich fügen

   • He refused to lie down under the unfair criticism.
   • She won't just lie down and accept defeat.
   • They are not going to lie down while their rights are being violated.

   Synonymeacquiescecapitulatecomplyenduregive insubmitsuccumbtolerateyield

Grundverblie