Phrasal Verb - laying in
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.Definition
- To prepare oneself or someone else for a long rest or recovery period, especially in a hospital or after giving birth. 2. To move something into a position for storage or safekeeping, often implying careful handling. 3. To begin or engage in an activity, often implying a prolonged effort or commitment.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | After the surgery, the patient will need to lay in for several days. |
| 2 | The captain ordered the crew to lay in their sails and prepare for battle. |
| 3 | My grandma asked me to help her lay in the quilts for the winter. |
| 4 | You need to lay in supplies before the storm hits. |
| 5 | I'll be laying in for the night as soon as I finish this report. |
| 6 | The firefighters had to lay in hoses to reach the burning building. |
| 7 | The coach told the team to lay in for the final push towards the championship. |
| 8 | The crew laid in the anchors to wait out the storm. |
| 9 | My mom asked me to help her lay in the groceries when we got home. |
| 10 | The soldiers were ordered to lay in their weapons and prepare for inspection. |