lay away

commerce finance funeral

The phrase "lay away" can refer to reserving items, setting aside money, or the act of burial, depending on the context.

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Definition

B2Retail

(common)To reserve an item in a store until the full payment is made by the customer.

Example

She decided to lay away the dress until she could pay for it in full.

B2Finance

(common)To save or set aside money for future use.

Example

They laid away some money each month for their vacation.

C1Funeral

(formal)To bury someone, typically in a grave or tomb.

Example

They laid him away in the family plot.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lay away":

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