lay in

To collect and store supplies for later use.

• We laid in food for winter.
• She is laying in extra supplies before the storm.
• Have you laid in enough fuel?

How to use it: lay in a supply of something (They laid in a supply of firewood.)

Similar words: stock up, store

Common phrases: lay in supplies, lay in food

To paint the first areas of a picture, such as its background or main shapes.

• First, lay in the background.
• He laid in the largest shapes with thin paint.
• She is laying in the sky before adding details.

How to use it: lay something in (She laid the main shapes in with a broad brush.)

Similar words: block in

Common phrases: lay in colors, lay in shapes

To let or require a sick or injured prisoner to stay in their cell instead of working.

• The doctor laid him in.
• Three sick inmates were laid in yesterday.
• She was laid in while her ankle healed.

How to use it: lay someone in (The doctor laid the prisoner in for two days.)

Similar words: excuse from work

Common phrases: lay in someone, lay in inmates