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to lay by
[phrase form: lay]
01
mettre de côté, économiser
to put something aside for future use
Example
I always try to lay by a portion of my income for unexpected expenses.
They decided to lay by some emergency supplies in case of a power outage.
02
se mettre à l'abri, rester à l'ancre
(of a ship) to stay in one place while facing the wind
Example
The sailors are laying by until visibility improves.
The ship laid by for a while as the storm passed.
During the challenging weather conditions, the captain decided to lay by to ensure the safety of the crew.
03
mettre de côté, délaisser
to discard something that is no longer needed or useful
Example
As part of the cleanup, they laid by the broken tools that were beyond repair.
In the attic, they laid by the worn-out furniture to make space for new items.
The decision was made to lay by the malfunctioning appliances rather than attempting to fix them.
Exemple
I always try to lay by a portion of my income for unexpected expenses.
They decided to lay by some emergency supplies in case of a power outage.
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