Meaning of the word "put away" in English

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

put away

US /pʊt əˈweɪ/

UK /pʊt əˈweɪ/

to return something to its proper place

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Please put away your toys after you finish playing.

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She always puts away her clothes neatly.

Synonym:

tidy up store organize stow file away

to eat or drink a large amount of something

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He can really put away a lot of food.

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She managed to put away three slices of pizza.

Synonym:

devour consume guzzle gorge wolf down

to send someone to prison or a mental institution

Example:

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The judge decided to put him away for ten years.

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They had to put her away in a mental hospital.

Synonym:

imprison incarcerate commit confine institutionalize

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