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Meaning of lay to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To turn towards the wind so that the boat stops; to remain stationary in open water or to lie to.
simple past of lie to
form-of, past
To try or to expend effort to achieve (something).

Examples

“The rowing team laid to their oars.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

lay to heart lay to rest lay tracks lay up lay up with lay upon