Question

lay down

Accepted Answer

1 to give up; to cease by one's own actions to have :They laid down their arms.(fig) after losing the battle,the general laid down his command.(fig)The soldiers laid down their lives in the cause of peace.2 to order or instruct :The rule book lays down what should be done in such a case.The correct procedure has been laid down by the manager. 3 to store :My father laid down a good stock of wine which I am now drinking.

Laid Lay Give Cease One's Actions Arms.(Fig Losing