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put away

/pʊt əˈweɪ/

[/pʊt əˈweɪ/]

store tidily

Beginnerverb

Definition

To place something in its proper place after using it. It implies tidying up.

Example

Put away your toys before dinner.

Put away your toys before dinner.

Etymology

From 'put' plus 'away', meaning to place out of sight or in storage.

How & Where It’s Used

Common when telling someone to tidy up.

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