__ down the law (be firm) Crossword Clue Answer

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Question: __ down the law (be firm)

Solution: LAY

LAY Definition 1:
To place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position often + down see also lay down (below).
Examples:
Lay the fabric carefully on the table.
He laid a gentle hand on her shoulder.
She laid the baby in his crib for a nap.
He says that he never laid a finger/hand on her. [=that he never touched her]
He laid the newspaper down on the desk.
She laid the baby down for his nap.
LAY Definition 2:
To place (something) into position on or along a surface :to build or set (something) on or in the ground or another surface often + down often used figuratively .
Examples:
When will they lay the foundation for the addition?
lay tracks for the new railroad
lay pipe/cable/lines
laying bricks
laying down a new road/carpet
We are laying the groundwork/foundation [=providing conditions] for additional research.
LAY Definition 3:
To spread (something) over a surface .
Examples:
lay plaster/paint
lay wallpaper
LAY Definition 4:
bury 1a .
Examples:
They laid him in his grave.
LAY Definition 5:
To be in a flat position on a surface :lie The use of lay to mean “lie” occurs commonly in informal speech but it is regarded as an error by many people..
Examples:
The book was laying on the table.
LAY Definition 6:
To beat or strike (something) down with force .
Examples:
The wheat was laid flat by the wind and rain.
LAY Definition 7:
To change the condition of something in a specified way .
Examples:
The mountainside has been laid bare by loggers. [=all the trees on the mountainside have been cut down by loggers]
He laid bare his soul. = He laid his soul bare. [=he revealed his most private thoughts and feelings]
He laid himself open to criticism [=he exposed himself to criticism] with his remarks.
LAY Definition 8:
To produce (an egg) outside of the body :to push (an egg) out of the body + obj no obj see also lay an egg at egg.
Examples:
Birds that typically lay only two eggs per year
Old chickens that no longer lay
LAY Definition 9:
used like make, place, or put in various phrases .
Examples:
She has laid plans [=she has made plans] to cut the staff down to just 15 people.
Even the best-laid plans [=the most carefully made plans] sometimes go wrong.
She lays great stress/emphasis on good manners. [=she stresses/emphasizes good manners very much]
The author lays the blame/responsibility for the state of the environment squarely on the government. [=the author blames the government for the state of the environment]
LAY Definition 10:
To make (something) ready :to prepare (something) .
Examples:
lay a trap
lay a fire in the fireplace
(Brit) Places were laid (at the table) for three people. [=silverware, glasses, and napkins were put on the table for three people who will be eating there]
(Brit) lay [=set] the table for a meal
LAY Definition 11:
To risk losing (money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong :bet .
Examples:
lay money on a race
LAY Definition 12:
To have sex with someone usually used in the phrase get laid .
Examples:
All he cares about is getting laid. [=having sex]

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