Pronunciation: /leɪ daʊn/
noun a position of rest or sleep
A1 I like to lay down on the grass and watch the clouds.
A2 After a long day at work, all I want to do is lay down and relax.
B1 The doctor advised me to lay down and rest for a few hours.
B2 She decided to lay down the law and make sure everyone followed the rules.
C1 The therapist suggested I lay down my worries and focus on the present moment.
C2 The CEO had to lay down strict guidelines for the company's future direction.
verb to put or set something in a horizontal position
A1 The cat likes to lay down in the sun.
A2 I lay down on the grass and watched the clouds go by.
B1 After a long day at work, I like to lay down on the couch and relax.
B2 The doctor advised me to lay down and rest after my surgery.
C1 She decided to lay down the law and set some ground rules for the project.
C2 The therapist suggested that I lay down my burdens and focus on self-care.
formal After a long day of work, it is important to lay down and rest.
informal Let's lay down on the couch and watch a movie.
slang I'm so tired, I just want to lay down and chill for a bit.
figurative It's time to lay down our differences and work together towards a common goal.
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