laying

1. put into a certain place or abstract locationExamples: "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"Synonyms: lay, place, pose, position, put, set

2. put in a horizontal positionExamples: "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"Synonyms: lay, put down, repose

3. prepare or position for action or operationExamples: "lay a fire"; "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"Synonyms: lay

4. lay eggsExamples: "This hen doesn't lay"Synonyms: lay

5. impose as a duty, burden, or punishmentExamples: "lay a responsibility on someone"Synonyms: lay