laying in

Verb

lay in (third-person singular simple present lays in, present participle laying in, simple past and past participle laid in)

1. (transitive) To put (something) aside for future use.
   • to lay in a stock / store / supply of something
2. (transitive) To add (something) to a painting, especially directly onto the blank canvas in the early stages of the work.
   • She uses a round brush to lay in the background.
3. (prison) To give a lay-in; to allow or require one to remain in one's cell, rather than work, due to injury or illness.