lay to (EN)

phrasal verb

phrasal verb “lay to”

1. (nautical) turn the boat toward the wind so that it remains nearly stationary
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   During the squall, the captain ordered the crew to lay to, allowing the ship to ride out the storm more safely.
2. work hard or put forth strong effort to accomplish something
   When the teacher assigned a complicated project, the students laid to and finished it just in time for the presentation.