laying down
[/ˈleɪɪŋ daʊn/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
deitando-se, colocando no chão
1. placing something on a surface, typically the ground or floor
He is laying down the carpet in the living room.
Ele está colocando o tapete na sala de estar.
2. recumbent position; going to bed or rest
She is laying down for a nap.
Ela está se deitando para uma soneca.
3. establishing or stating rules, conditions, or principles
The new law is laying down strict regulations.
A nova lei está estabelecendo regulamentos rigorosos.
4. surrendering or giving up
The soldiers are laying down their weapons.
Os soldados estão deixando as armas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
laying down the law - estabelecer autoridade
laying down one's life - sacrificar a própria vida
laying down the gauntlet - desafiar, provocar
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