LAY UP

v. 1. To collect a supply of; save for future, use; store. Bees lay up honey for the winter. 2. To keep in the house or in bed because of sickness or injury; disable. Jack was laid up with a twisted knee and couldn't play in the final game. 3. To take out of active service; put in a boat dock or a garage. Bill had to lay up his boat when school started. If you lay up a car for the winter, you should take out the battery.