lay in
[verb]
Synonyms: save, lay aside, lay away, lay by, lay up, put by, salt away, spare

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lay something ↔ in phrasal verb especially British English formal (see also lay)
to get and store a supply of something to use in the future:
He likes to lay in a few special drinks for the festive season.

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lay in
store up a supply of something, get and store something for future use
They are trying to lay in as much food as possible before winter comes.

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lay in something
store up a supply of something, get and store something for future use
They are trying to lay in as much food as possible before winter comes.

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lay in
v. To store up a supply of; to get and keep for future use.
Mrs. Mason heard that the price of sugar might go up, so she laid in a hundred pounds of it.
Before school starts, the principal will lay in plenty of paper for the students' written work.
Compare: LAY UP.

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