1
to put to bed;to let sleep
彼女は子供をそっと寝かせた。
She laid the child down gently.
2
to lay (something) down;to put on its side
机の上に寝かせて置くと転がって落ちることがあるので、試験管立てに立てておく。
If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.
3
to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle;to set aside unused;to let (stock) lie unsold
4
to (let) ferment;to (let) age;to let (dough) rise;to lay down (wine)
ブランデーを、カシのたるにねかせる。
Age brandy in oak casks.