put away

/pˌʊt ɐwˈeɪ/

[verb]

to put away

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to discard or get rid of something, especially something that is no longer useful or necessary

synonyms : cast aside

to place something back where it should be after using it

synonyms : lock

to eat a large amount of food quickly

synonyms : tuck away

tuck in

to kill an animal with a lethal injection, especially in a humane way

synonyms : put to sleep

to stop using or indulging in something, especially a particular behavior, bad habit, or addiction

synonyms : put aside

to place someone in a prison or a mental institution

synonyms : gaol

to place something in its proper storage location

to defeat an opponent decisively in a competition or game

(of sports or games) to score or win in such a way as to secure the victory or a significant lead

to stop thinking or worrying about something

to save money for future use

Examples

1. The decorations were boxed up and put away for next year.

2. Put away any sensitive material.

3. This bloke is putting away a trestle table.

4. "Put away my toys."

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