lay up

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To store; to put by.
2. 2
   To disable or incapacitate; to confine to bed.
3. 3
   To recuperate or rest; to remain in a place.
4. 4
   To take out of active service.
5. 5
   To go out of active service.
6. 6
   To make a layup with (a basketball)
7. 7
   To deliberately leave the ball further than necessary from the hole, so as to secure an easier succeeding shot.
8. 8
   To have sex; to have a sexual relationship.

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of layup.