lay down
to put something down in order to show you are not going to use it again, for example a weapon or tool
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to put something down in order to show you are not going to use it again, for example a weapon or tool
to not use a vehicle or ship for a period of time, especially because it needs to be repaired
to avoid using something, or to use less of it
to promise to stop doing or using something
to gradually stop using something
to put something down and to one side because you have finished with it or want to save it until another time
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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