English · Phrasal verb Attested

lay down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bỏ hoặc đầu hàng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The police urged the gunman to lay down his weapon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To place on the ground, e.g. a railway on a trackbed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt xuống mặt đất

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có chủ ý ngã xuống khi lái xe máy để tránh va chạm nghiêm trọng hơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lay down” mean?

To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.

Is “lay down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.