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to put by
[phrase form: put]
01
to save money for future use or needs
02
to store food for later use by preserving it through methods like canning, freezing, or drying
03
to do an action subtly without being noticed
04
(of a ship or boat) to intentionally run at the shoreline to avert a collision
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.
She put by a small gesture to signal her accomplice during the meeting.
With another ship unexpectedly in their path, they had to put by to avoid a disaster.
The spy put by his surveillance activities under the guise of a tourist.
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