laid

An adjective used to describe a person who is relaxed, easygoing, and not easily worried or stressed.

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания человека, который расслаблен, непринуждён и не склонен легко беспокоиться или испытывать стресс.esAdjetivo que se usa para describir a una persona relajada, tranquila y que no tiende a preocuparse o estresarse fácilmente; también puede referirse a una actitud o ambiente despreocupado y sereno.frAdjectif décrivant une personne détendue, insouciante, qui ne se fait pas facilement de souci et ne subit pas de stress.deAdjektiv, das eine Person beschreibt, die entspannt, gelassen und schwer aus der Ruhe zu bringen ist.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever uma pessoa relaxada, descontraída, informal e que não se abala ou se estressa facilmente com as coisas.zh形容词，用来形容人放松、随意、不拘谨，不易紧张或焦虑。arصفة تُستخدم لوصف شخص هادئ ومسترخٍ وغير قابل للانفعال أو التوتر بسهولة. وتدل أيضًا على من يتصف بالطمأنينة والاتزان وعدم الاكتراث للمشكلات.

1. Set down according to a plan B2 formal

   Deliberately placed or arranged in a specific way, often following a design or scheme.

   • The bricks were laid in a herringbone pattern as per the architect's plan.
   • The garden was laid out with precise symmetry and order.
   • The pipe system was carefully laid to follow the underground blueprint.
   • The foundation was laid according to the engineering specifications.

   ruУложенныйesColocado según un planfrdisposé selon un plandeAngelegtptDisposto conforme um planozh布置好的arمُخطَّط

   Synonymes: arrangedarrayeddesigneddisposedestablishedorderedorganizedplacedplannedsetsituatedstructured

2. Prepared or set for use B2 formal

   Placed or spread out ready for use, often on a surface.

   • A clean tablecloth was laid for the dinner party.
   • The instruments were laid out on the surgical tray.
   • Maps were laid across the table for the meeting.

   ruПриготовленныйescolocado, tendidofrdisposé, étalédeVorbereitetptPreparadozh摆放好的arمُهَيَّأ

   Synonymes: arrangedplacedpreparedsetspread

• more laid comparative form
• most laid superlative form

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something down gently or carefully, or to arrange or set something in position.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по аккуратному или осторожному помещению чего-либо, или для расположения или установки чего-либо в определённое положение.esVerbo que indica la acción de colocar o poner algo con cuidado o de forma ordenada, o de disponer o instalar algo en una posición determinada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer quelque chose avec soin ou précaution, ou pour disposer ou installer quelque chose dans une position donnée.deVerb, das das vorsichtige oder sorgfältige Legen von etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bezeichnet, auch das Ausbreiten oder Verlegen von etwas Flächigem.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar algo de maneira cuidadosa ou ordenada, ou de dispor ou instalar algo em determinada posição.zh动词，表示小心或整齐地放置某物，或将某物置于特定位置或使其处于某种状态。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على وضع شيء ما بعناية أو بحذر، أو لإضجاعه أو تثبيته في موضع أو هيئة معينة.

1. Put into a certain place or abstract location A2 formal

   To place something carefully in a specific position or location.

   • She laid the book on the table.
   • He laid the blame on his colleague.
   • They laid the foundation for the new building.

   ruПоместить в определённое место или абстрактное расположениеescolocarfrposer, étendre avec soindeAn einen bestimmten Ort oder eine abstrakte Position legenptColocar em um lugar ou posição específicazh放置于特定位置或抽象位置arوضع في مكان معين أو موضع مجرد

   Synonymes: depositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsituate

   Antonymes: liftraiseremove

2. Put in a horizontal position A2 formal

   To set something down flat or in a resting position.

   • She laid the baby gently in the crib.
   • He laid the carpet across the floor.
   • The workers laid the tiles in a straight line.

   ruПоложить горизонтальноesPoner en posición horizontalfrposer à platdeHorizontal hinlegenptColocar na horizontalzh平放arوضع الشيء مستلقياً

   Synonymes: depositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsettle

   Antonymes: erectraisestandupright

3. Prepare or position for action or operation B1 formal

   To arrange or set up something for a specific purpose or use.

   • They laid the table for dinner.
   • The general laid out the battle plan.
   • She laid the groundwork for the project.

   ruПодготовить или расположить для действия или операцииesPreparar o disponer para una acción u operaciónfrpréparer, disposerdeVorbereiten oder positionieren für eine Handlung oder OperationptPreparar ou posicionar para ação ou operaçãozh准备或布置以行动或运作arيُهيّئ أو يضع للتنفيذ أو التشغيل

   Synonymes: arrangeestablishfixplacepositionprepareputsetset upspread

4. Lay eggs A2 formal

   To produce eggs from the body, typically used for birds, reptiles, or insects.

   • The hen laid three eggs this morning.
   • Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach.
   • The bird laid a clutch of five eggs.

   ruОткладывать яйцаesPoner huevosfrPondre (des œufs)deEier legenptBotar ovoszh产卵arيضع البيض

   Synonymes: depositspawn

5. Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment B2 formal

   To assign or enforce something, such as a responsibility, tax, or penalty.

   • The court laid a heavy fine on the company.
   • The new law lays a tax on luxury goods.
   • They laid the responsibility for the failure on the manager.

   ruВозложитьesImponer (una carga, obligación o castigo)frImposer comme devoir, charge ou punitiondeAuferlegenptImporzh施加arفرض

   Synonymes: assignburdenchargeexactimposeinflictlevyplaceput

   Antonymes: absolveexemptliftrelieveremove

• laid past participle
• laid past simple
• laying present participle
• lays third person singular

Variantes phrasal: lay awaylay downlay inlay intolay offlay outlay overlay up