English Dictionary

lay by

verb

To put away for future use; save; to build up as savings. / (nautical) (of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.

I always lay by some money for emergencies.

意味（1）

To put away for future use; save; to build up as savings.

He had managed to lay by money for college through his years as a paperboy.

意味（2）

(nautical) (of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.

意味（3）

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