Phrasal Verbs with Lay

Lay by (Put away for future use; put aside; store; save; hoard; to build up as savings): She decided to lay by a portion of her monthly income for a rainy day. They always lay by some extra food supplies in case of emergencies. He managed to lay by enough money to buy a new car. Lay down (Give up, surrender, or yield; e.g., a weapon): The suspect was ordered to lay down his weapon and surrender. They decided to lay down their arms and seek a peaceful resolution. He reluctantly laid down his sword and accepted defeat. Lay down (Intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision): The experienced rider quickly laid down his bike to avoid a collision with the oncoming car. She had to make a split-second decision and laid down her motorcycle to avoid hitting the pedestrian. He skillfully laid down his bike on the grassy verge to avoid crashing into the barrier. Lay down (Specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or for…