Lay Down

Synonyms of lay down

• put down
• set down
• place down

Antonyms of lay down

• raise
• stand up
• pick up

Collocations of lay down

lay down the law

Frequency: 70 %

The teacher had to lay down the law to maintain order in the classroom.

lay down roots

Frequency: 60 %

After years of moving around, they finally decided to lay down roots in a small town.

lay down a challenge

Frequency: 50 %

The coach laid down a challenge to the team to improve their performance.

lay down a marker

Frequency: 45 %

The company CEO laid down a marker for the new direction of the business.

Idiomatic Expressions for lay down

• Phrase: lay down roots
  Meaning: to establish a permanent or stable foundation in a particular place or situation
  Usage: After years of moving around, they decided to lay down roots in the small town.