Phrasal Verb - Laying Up
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.Definition
Laying up is a phrasal verb that means to prepare something, especially a sports team or a ship, for a period of inactivity or protection, often by storing it in a suitable place. It can also mean to save or put aside money for future use.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The football team is laying up for the winter season. |
| 2 | The captain ordered the crew to lay up the ship for repairs. |
| 3 | I'm laying up some money each month for my retirement. |
| 4 | The injured player will be laying up for several weeks. |
| 5 | The company is laying up its workers due to financial difficulties. |
| 6 | We need to lay up the boat for the winter to prevent damage. |
| 7 | The golfer laid up his shot to avoid the water hazard. |
| 8 | The pilot laid up the plane for maintenance and inspections. |
| 9 | The hiker laid up in a cave to rest and recover from injuries. |
| 10 | The investor laid up his profits in a savings account. |