English

Noun

lay by ‎(plural lay bys)

1. Alternative form of lay-by

Verb

lay by ‎(third-person singular simple present lays by, present participle laying by, simple past and past participle laid by)

1. To put away for future use; put aside; store; save; hoard; to build up as savings.

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

2. (nautical) (of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.
3. (Southern and Midland US) To tend (a crop) for the last time, leaving it to mature without further cultivation.