lay sth down

lay sth down
UK US lay sth down
Phrasal Verb with lay({{}}/leɪ/ verb [T] (laid, laid)
to officially establish a rule, or to officially state the way in which something should be done: »

This is in line with the policy laid down by the management.

lay down standards/requirements »

The new law would lay down minimum standards for private security companies.

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New managers tend to lay down the law and demand total compliance with their wishes.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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