lays down

verb

Definition of lays downnext
present tense third-person singular of lay down
1
as in enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals

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2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments

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as in specifies
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment

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4
as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays down
  1. declares
  2. specifies
  3. asserts
  4. defines
  5. announces
  6. delivers
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  • Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Walker declares the retailer remains staunchly dedicated to offering affordable fashion for all, meaning that price inflation to garner improved garment care isn't on the cards.
    Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of declares
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  • The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of specifies
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  • Drummond’s petition asserts that the appeals court’s decision conflicts with rulings from other circuits, urging the Supreme Court to resolve the dispute.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The almanac asserts heavy snowstorms will hit central and southern Appalachia, the Rockies and portions of the western Ohio Valley.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of asserts
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  • Before initiating the collaboration, establish a structured communication plan that defines how updates, issues and progress will be discussed.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In a legal world that, in part, defines presidential immunity based on the balance of power between the three branches of government, this can’t be a bad thing.
    Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of defines
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  • Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Abel, the police tech company that turns body camera footage into reports with AI, today announces its public launch.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of announces
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  • Meanwhile, its silky, serum-in-oil formulation delivers an instant rush of hydration.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services delivers more than 100 meals daily to seniors in Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — a vital service to those who can no longer cook or shop for groceries independently.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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