lay a foundation

Verb

figuratively

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, foundation.

Japanese Meaning

基礎を築く / 土台を築く / 基盤を作る

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The crew worked through the afternoon to lay a foundation for the new community center.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

作業員たちは午後を通して新しいコミュニティセンターの基礎を築くために働いた。

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Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, foundation.

Sense（2）

In order to lay a foundation for the witness to describe the murder, the prosecutor first had to show that the witness was present when the murder occurred.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) To make a start.

You should lay a foundation, even if you can't finish the project.

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lays a foundation

（ present singular third-person ）

laying a foundation

（ participle present ）

laid a foundation

（ participle past ）

laid a foundation

（ past ）

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