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to put by
[phrase form: put]
01
to save money for future use or needs
Example
Knowing the winter months would be tough, he put by a portion of his earnings.
They 've managed to put by enough to take a vacation next year.
02
to store food for later use by preserving it through methods like canning, freezing, or drying
Example
After a bountiful harvest, she put by several jars of pickled cucumbers.
They put by the fish they caught by smoking and drying them.
03
to do an action subtly without being noticed
Example
She put by a small gesture to signal her accomplice during the meeting.
The spy put by his surveillance activities under the guise of a tourist.
04
(of a ship or boat) to intentionally run at the shoreline to avert a collision
Example
With another ship unexpectedly in their path, they had to put by to avoid a disaster.
After the engine failure, the crew put by, grounding the vessel safely on the beach.
Example
Knowing the winter months would be tough, he put by a portion of his earnings.
They've managed to put by enough to take a vacation next year.
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