lay down

• Verbo compuesto que se usa para indicar la acción de colocar algo sobre una superficie, establecer reglas o principios, o renunciar a algo.

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

incontable · verbo irregular · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Put something flatformal

   To place something in a flat or horizontal position.

   tumbar

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

   Sinónimosdepositplaceplace downput downrestset down

   Antónimosraisestandupright

2. Establish rules or principlesformal

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

   Establecer reglas o principios

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdecreedictateenactestablishformulateordainprescribeset downstipulate

3. Surrender or give upformal

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

   rendir(se) / deponer

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

   Sinónimosabandoncedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   Antónimosdefendholdkeepmaintainretain

Verbo baselay

• Verbo frasal que indica la acción de adoptar una posición horizontal o reclinada, generalmente sobre una cama u otra superficie plana.

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.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, sin objeto

1. Recline or restformal

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

   acostarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgo to bedlollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch outturn in

   Antónimosrisestand

2. Accept passivelyinformal

   To accept something unpleasant without resistance or protest.

   Aceptar pasivamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacquiescecapitulatecomplyenduregive insubmitsuccumbtolerateyield

Verbo baselie