lay over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Stay somewhere for a short time during a longer journey
Why “over”? Someone stays at a place for the night or as a stop during a longer journey.
“We laid over in Singapore for a night.”
“We laid over in Singapore for six hours.”
Don't confuse with
Lay over means stay somewhere for a short time during a longer journey. Lay back means lean backward to rest in a relaxed position.
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lay back
A contrast learners often mix up
Lean backward to rest in a relaxed position
come over
Same over pattern: stay
Visit by crossing to where you are; Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
sleep over
Same over pattern: stay
Stay overnight at someone's home
stay over
Same over pattern: stay
Stay overnight at someone's home
stop over
Same over pattern: stay
Stop somewhere briefly during a longer journey
lay aside
Same base verb: lay
Save money or items for future use
lay by
Same base verb: lay
Store something for use at a later time
lay down
Same base verb: lay
Put something carefully onto a flat surface; State a rule or principle clearly; Sacrifice or give up something, especially one's life
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