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lay on

1 of 1verb
/leɪɒn/
Forms:laying on,laid on,laid on
1

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

  • The hotel laid on a sumptuous breakfast buffet for its guests.
  • The government laid on a package of financial assistance for those affected by the natural disaster.
  • The company laid on a day of fun and games for its employees.
  • The government laid on a food distribution program for the victims of the hurricane.
  • The festival organizers laid on a variety of entertainment for all ages.
2

to burden someone with something difficult or unpleasant

  • The boss laid too much work on his employees, expecting them to work overtime every night.
  • The parent laid too much guilt on their child, making them feel bad about everything.
  • The teacher laid too much homework on the students.
  • The company laid too much of a financial burden on its employees, expecting them to pay for things that should have been covered by the company.
3

to repeatedly say something

  • The politician laid on the same talking points about the economy throughout the debate.
  • The salesperson laid the pressure on, trying to convince me to buy the product.
  • The bully laid on the insults, calling the other kid names.
  • The actor laid on the charm, trying to impress the director.
  • The lawyer laid on the legal jargon, trying to confuse the jury.