LAY DOWN (1)

lay down = put down

examples:

• Lay down the newspaper. I want to talk to you and it 's important.
• This is the police speaking! Lay down your weapons and come out with your hands up!
• She laid down the spoon and took the fork.
• Lay down your pen and stop writing! I 'm talking to you!
• I laid down my book here earlier and now I can 't find it.
• Just lay down the shopping list on the table.