Lay In (Verb)
Meaning
Keep or lay aside for future use; "store grain for the winter"; "The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- They decided to lay in a year's supply of non-perishable food in case of emergencies.
- The squirrel is known to lay in stores of acorns and other nuts to keep it fed during winter.
- Many households lay in a stock of candles in preparation for potential power outages during storms.
- It's essential for firefighters to lay in a reserve supply of oxygen in their self-contained breathing apparatus.
- The store advised customers to lay in a supply of warm clothing and blankets before winter sets in.