(transitive, idiomatic) To assign responsibility for (something) to (someone).

(idiomatic) To set the standard.

To lay hands on.

To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.

present participle of lay some skin on

(slang) To shake hands with.

Say; name; think of to say.

(intransitive, baseball, slang) To bunt (sense 4)

Alternative form of lay down one's arms

(now chiefly UK regional) To reckon with (also on or for) some future act or event; to expect, to plan (for).