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to lay by
[phrase form: lay]
01
to put something aside for future use
Example
I'm trying to lay some money by for a down payment on a house.
The farmer laid some grain by for the winter.
The mother laid some clothes by for her growing baby.
02
liege bleiben, in Ruhe liegen
(of a ship) to stay in one place while facing the wind
Example
The ship had to lay by for a while to wait for the storm to pass.
During the challenging weather conditions, the captain decided to lay by to ensure the safety of the crew.
The sailors were instructed to lay by until the fog lifted.
03
beiseite legen, ablegen
to discard something that is no longer needed or useful
Example
In the attic, they laid by the worn-out furniture to make space for new items.
As part of the cleanup, they laid by the broken tools that were beyond repair.
The decision was made to lay by the malfunctioning appliances rather than attempting to fix them.
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