Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laid-up
adjective
/leɪd ʌp/
Definition
To be in a state of inactivity or rest due to illness, injury, or being unable to work.
Examples
- After the surgery, he was laid-up for several weeks.
- She was laid-up with a cold and missed the entire week of work.
Meaning
When someone is laid-up, they are typically confined, often to their bed or home, because they are not feeling well.
Synonyms
- confined
- unable to move
- resting
- inactive
