laid up

health storage nautical

The term "laid up" has versatile meanings depending on the context, often relating to health or storage.

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Definition

B2Health

Unable to move or work due to illness or injury.

Example

He was laid up with the flu for a week.
She has been laid up in bed after the surgery.

C1Storage

Temporarily stored or not in use.

Example

The ship was laid up in the dock for repairs.
Several machines were laid up during the factory's renovation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "laid up":

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