This is the 1103rd most frequent German word.
legt
"Legt" means "lays" or "places" in English.
In this sentence, 'legt' refers to the action of placing something in a flat position.
Er legt den Stift auf den Tisch.
He places the pen on the table.
Here, 'legt' is used metaphorically, meaning to attribute or assign importance to something.
Das Team legt großen Wert auf Qualität.
The team places great importance on quality.
In this context, 'legt' describes positioning oneself, specifically the act of lying down.