lay away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To reserve (something) for the future.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To reserve (an item for sale in a store) for future purchase.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “lay away” mean?
To reserve (something) for the future.
Is “lay away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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