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Meaning of lay by | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To put away for future use; save; to build up as savings.
simple past of lie by
form-of, past
(of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.
To tend (a crop) for the last time, leaving it to mature without further cultivation.
Southern-US

Examples

“He had managed to lay by money for college through his years as a paperboy.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

lay by the heels lay chase lay chilly lay claim lay doggo lay down