lay by

finance nautical agriculture road

The term "lay by" has multiple meanings across different contexts including finance, nautical navigation, agriculture, and road usage.

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Definition

B2Finance

To set aside or save something, typically money, for future use.

Example

She managed to lay by some money every month for her vacation.

C1Nautical

(technical)To bring a sailing vessel to a standstill, usually by heading into the wind.

Example

The captain decided to lay by until the storm passed.

C1Agriculture

(regional)To tend a crop for the last time, leaving it to mature without further cultivation.

Example

Farmers in the South lay by their crops in late summer.

B2Road

(British)A designated area beside a main road where vehicles can stop for a short time.

Example

They pulled into a lay-by to check the map.

Similar

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

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