Lay down has several different meanings.
If you lay something down it can mean you officially establish a rule,
or officially state the way in which something should be done.
For example:-
Please follow the rules laid down by the administrator.
If you lay down your weapons it means you stop fighting.
For example:-
They laid down their guns and surrendered.
If you lay wine down it means you are storing it in order to drink it in the
future.
For example:-
I laid down this bottle in 1998, it should be perfect for drinking
now.
Lie down means to move into a position
in which your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest.
For example: "If you are tired lie down and have a rest."
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