What does lay the table mean?

phr. to put plates, knives, forks, etc. on the table to prepare for a meal

lay the table

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to put plates, knives, forks, etc. on the table to prepare for a meal

Could you lay the table for dinner, please?

to put plates, knives, forks, etc. on the table to prepare for a meal