Pronunciation: /leɪ əˈweɪ/
noun a method of purchasing an item where the buyer makes a deposit and the item is reserved until the full payment is made
A1 I put the toy on layaway at the store so I can pay for it over time.
A2 She couldn't afford the dress, so she decided to put it on lay away until she had enough money.
B1 The lay away plan allowed me to purchase the furniture without having to pay for it all at once.
B2 The lay away option at the electronics store made it easier for me to buy the new laptop.
C1 The lay away policy at the department store made it convenient for customers to reserve items.
C2 The luxury watch was placed on lay away by the customer until they could make the full payment.
verb to store or set aside for future use or purchase
A1 I lay away my clothes neatly in the drawer.
A2 She likes to lay away money for a rainy day.
B1 I need to lay away some extra food for the winter months.
B2 The squirrel will lay away nuts for the winter in its burrow.
C1 The museum decided to lay away the valuable artifacts for safekeeping.
C2 The government plans to lay away funds for future infrastructure projects.
formal I decided to lay away some money each month for my upcoming vacation.
informal I'm gonna lay away some cash for that new video game.
slang I'm gonna lay away some dough for the concert tickets.
figurative She decided to lay away her worries and focus on the present moment.
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