to create the base or starting point for something
создать основу или отправную точку для чего-либо (sozdat osnovu ili otpravnu tochku dlya chevo-libo)
"They worked hard to lay the foundation for future growth."
"Они усердно работали, чтобы заложить основу для будущего роста." (ani userdno rabotali chtoby zalozhit osnovu dlya budushchego rosta)
to start implementing a plan or idea
good times follow bad times
small adjustments to improve something
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further los...
a gesture of appreciation or respect