Related to word: lay
片語動詞
to strike a person with such force that they become unconscious
The boxer laid his opponent out with a heavy punch, knocking him unconscious instantly.
In that street fight, he laid the other guy out with one punch.
If you’re not careful, you could get laid out by a single heavy hit.
to arrange and prepare a deceased individual's body for burial
Before the funeral, the family laid her out to allow friends and relatives to pay their respects.
They meticulously arranged the room, laying the deceased's body in the center for mourners to pay their last respects.
In some cultures, laying out the body for viewing is a way to show respect to the deceased.