To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.
To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life."
To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. See also lay by.
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies).
To euthanize an animal.
To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.
simple past tense of lie down
To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision.
To place on the ground, e.g. a railway on a trackbed.
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.