laid over; laying over; lays over
: to make a stopover
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Examples of layover in a Sentence
Noun
our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago
Verb
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
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Erica Lamberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
It’s estimated by officials that Israel may have placed explosives in the devices during a three-month layover period following Hezbollah’s order for them.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Sep. 2024
Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2024
Small quantities, 18-karat gold laid over recycled brass, and biodegradable packaging are just some of the ways the brand has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable practices, with supporters including collaborator Monikh Dale.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
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Noun
If your layover in Atlanta lasts 18 hours due thunderstorms and hurricane warnings, your policy can reimburse you for a hotel stay, food and transportation.
—Erica Lamberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
It’s estimated by officials that Israel may have placed explosives in the devices during a three-month layover period following Hezbollah’s order for them.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
These are laid over snow mounds and the joins taped together to seal everything in.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2024
Small quantities, 18-karat gold laid over recycled brass, and biodegradable packaging are just some of the ways the brand has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable practices, with supporters including collaborator Monikh Dale.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layover. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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layover
1 of 2 noun
lay·over
ˈlā-ˌō-vər 
lay over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)lā-ˈō-vər
: to make a temporary halt or stop
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