lay up(
ley
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to store up)
a. almacenar
Many people are laying up supplies of food and water in preparation for the storm.Muchas personas están almacenando provisiones de alimentos y agua como preparación para la tormenta.
b. guardar
Josh and his family were laying up grain for the winter.Josh y su familia estaban guardando cereales para el invierno.
2. (to put out of service)
a. poner en dique seco
The Navy plans to lay up several cruisers for maintenance.La Armada tiene planes de poner en dique seco varios cruceros para su mantenimiento.
3. (usually in the passive; to be unable to work)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Alicia was laid up for weeks after her surgery.Alicia tuvo que guardar cama varias semanas después de la operación.
My husband was laid up with a broken leg for one month.Mi marido estuvo fuera de circulación durante un mes por una pierna rota.
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