English · Phrasal verb Attested

lay up

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To store; to put by.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lưu trữ hoặc đặt riêng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We must lay up enough stores to get us through the winter.

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

To disable or incapacitate; to confine to bed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm tàn tật hoặc bất lực

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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 recuperate or rest; to remain in a place.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghỉ ngơi hoặc phục hồi

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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 up” mean?

To store; to put by.

Is “lay up” formal or informal?

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