Langimage
English
Word Image
X IconPostLine IconShare
lay down rules
B2

to establish or set guidelines or principles that must be followed.

Meanings

to establish or set guidelines or principles that must be followed.

The teacher laid down the rules for the classroom at the beginning of the school year.

Synonyms

establish rulesset rulesimpose rules

Antonyms

abolish rulesignore rules

to articulate or express rules in a clear and authoritative manner.

The manager laid down the rules during the meeting to ensure everyone understood the new policy.

Synonyms

state rulesdeclare rules

Antonyms

withhold rulesconceal rules

Examples

Check in Movies
Check on YouTube
X IconCheck on X

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58