lay up

The phrase "lay up" has diverse meanings across different contexts, ranging from sports to storage and health.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To store something for future use.

Example

She decided to lay up some extra supplies in case of an emergency.

B2Health

(informal)To incapacitate someone due to illness or injury.

Example

He was laid up with the flu for a week.

C1Nautical

(technical)To take a ship out of active service for maintenance or storage.

Example

The old vessel was laid up for extensive repairs.

B2Basketball

(sports)A shot made close to the basket by leaping and using the backboard.

Example

He scored a layup just before the buzzer.

C1Golf

(sports)To deliberately leave the ball further from the hole to ensure an easier next shot.

Example

She decided to lay up short of the water hazard.

Similar

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

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