lay on

verb14

1. •
   To cover something with a layer of (something).

   • He's going to lay on a coat of primer before painting the wall.
2. •
   To provide (food or drinks) for free.

   • At the conference, they laid on a wonderful buffet.
3. •
   To provide.
4. •
   (UK) To give (something) as a gift, special treat or bonus.
5. •
   (slang) To give (money, drugs, etc.) to (someone).

   • Maybe somebody would see him and recognize him, maybe one of the guys would lay enough bread on him for a meal or at least subway fare. — 1962
6. •
   To apply or implement (something).

   • He laid on the solicitude pretty thickly.
7. •
   To repeatedly say (particular types of thing).

   • He laid on compliments.
   • She was fed up him laying on the jokes, which she found insulting.
8. •
   To do something excessively.

   • I would I could see / this taborer! He lays it on. — 1610
9. •
   (informal) To blame; to shift blame onto someone or something.

   • He talked to the cops and laid it on me.
10. •
    (slang) To impart or explain (something) in words to (someone).

    • Lay some wisdom on me, man.
11. •
    To sail towards or to arrive at (a destination).
12. •
    To vigorously row (an oar) to propel a boat or ship.
13. •
    (no longer used) To attack or strike.
14. •
    (no longer used) To feed sheets in for printing one by one.