n.
1.the act of segregating or sequestering
2.the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions
3.a writ that authorizes the seizure of property
4.seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized
Idiom of the Day
lay away (something) or lay (something) away
to save something
The couple are trying to lay away some money for their holiday next year.
