Meaning of the word "pack away" in English

What does "pack away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pack away

US /pæk əˈweɪ/

UK /pæk əˈweɪ/

to put something into a container or store it in a safe place

Example:

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Please pack away your toys before dinner.

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We need to pack away the summer clothes for the winter.

Synonym:

put away store tidy away clear away stow

to eat a large amount of food quickly

Example:

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He managed to pack away three burgers and a large fries.

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The kids can really pack away the snacks after school.

Synonym:

devour guzzle gobble wolf down gorge