lay (EN)

verb, adjective, noun

verb “lay”

1. to put something down carefully or in a horizontal position
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   She laid the baby in the crib.
2. to place or arrange building materials
   The workers are laying new tiles in the kitchen.
3. (of an animal, especially a bird) to produce and deposit an egg
   The chicken laid an egg this morning.
4. to prepare or arrange (a plan)
   They laid plans to surprise their friend on his birthday.
5. to impose (a burden, tax, etc.)
   The government laid heavy taxes on imported cars.
6. to bet (that something is or is not the case)
   I'll lay you ten dollars he won't be here on time.

adjective “lay”

1. not belonging to the clergy; not ecclesiastical
   Lay members of the congregation are invited to participate.
2. not belonging to a particular profession; non-expert
   The scientist tried to explain the concept in lay terms.

noun “lay”

1. the way in which something is arranged; the general situation
   Before starting the project, we need to understand the lay of the land.
2. (slang) an act of sexual intercourse
   He was hoping for a lay on his holiday.
3. (slang) a casual sexual partner
   She didn't want to be just a lay to him.