lay away

/leɪ əˈweɪ/
/leɪ əˈweɪ/
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Other forms: laying away; lays away

Definitions of lay away
  1. verb
    save up as for future use
    synonyms: cache, hive up, hoard, squirrel away, stash
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    type of:
    lay aside, save, save up
    accumulate money for future use
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