noun a period of time spent in bed, especially in the morning
preposition to be located or situated in a particular place or position
The workers laid in the bricks for the new building.
The hotel staff laid in fresh towels for the guests.
The chef laid in fresh ingredients for the evening service.
The farmer laid in the seeds before the rain came.
She laid in supplies for the upcoming winter.
In the context of a writer, 'lay in' can refer to spending extra time in bed in the morning for relaxation and inspiration before starting the day's writing.
For a psychologist, 'lay in' may refer to a patient's tendency to stay in bed longer than usual due to depression or other mental health issues.
Athletes may use 'lay in' to describe resting or recovering in bed after a strenuous training session or competition.
In the acting profession, 'lay in' can refer to staying in bed longer than usual to prepare mentally and emotionally for a challenging role.
Doctors may use 'lay in' to describe a patient's prolonged stay in bed due to illness or injury, requiring medical attention.