Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition lay up in British English

lay up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone stay in bed as a result of being ill or injured

Example

He's still laid up with a bad back.

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
2

to not use a vehicle or ship for a period of time, especially because it needs to be repaired

Synonyms and related words
lay down lay up save on
Definition lay up in British English