lay over

lay over

verb

Definition of LAY OVER

transitive verb

: postpone

intransitive verb

: to make a stopover

Examples of LAY OVER

1. <we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting>

First Known Use of LAY OVER

1838

Related to LAY OVER

Synonyms: defer, delay, hold off (on), hold over, hold up, postpone, put off, put over, remit, shelve

Related Words: suspend; hesitate, pause, stay; detain, retard, slow; extend, lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch (out); wait

Near Antonyms: act, deal (with), decide (upon), do, work (on)

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Rhymes with LAY OVER

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