1. Create or put in place (rules, laws, or conditions)
   "lay down laws";
   - establish, make
    
2. Place or put down in a horizontal position
   "He laid down his tools"; "She laid down the sleeping baby"
    
3. Store for future use
   "They laid down several bottles of wine"
    
4. Place or make a bet
   "He laid down $100 on the favourite"

Derived forms: laid down, lays down, laying down

Type of: create, make

Encyclopedia: Lay down