lay up
US /leɪ ˈʌp/
UK /leɪ ˈʌp/
1.
almacenar, guardar, poner en dique seco
to store something, especially for future use
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They decided to lay up provisions for the winter.
Decidieron almacenar provisiones para el invierno.
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The ship was laid up for repairs.
El barco fue puesto en dique seco para reparaciones.
2.
en cama, confinado
to be confined to bed or indoors due to illness or injury
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She's been laid up with the flu for a week.
Ha estado en cama con gripe durante una semana.
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He was laid up with a broken leg.
Estaba en cama con una pierna rota.