English · Phrasal verb Attested

lay by

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt sang một bên để sử dụng sau; tiết kiệm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên bất động khi đối mặt với gió

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chăm sóc (một vụ mùa) lần cuối

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lay by” mean?

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

Is “lay by” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.