English Explanatory Dictionary

lay up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To store; to put by.
  2. To disable or incapacitate; to confine to bed.
  3. To recuperate or rest; to remain in a place.
  4. To take out of active service.
  5. To go out of active service.
  6. To make a layup with (a basketball)
  7. To deliberately leave the ball further than necessary from the hole, so as to secure an easier succeeding shot.
  8. To have sex; to have a sexual relationship.

Word forms

lay up lays up laying up laid up
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