English

Etymology
From put + away

Verb
put away

1. to store away, place out of the way, clean up, or organize

#:Please put away the tools when you are finished.
#:I put the clothes away.

1. to eat a great deal (informal)

#:You wouldn't think such a small person could put away so much food.

1. to send someone to prison

#:He was convicted and they put him away for 10 years.

See also
pack away

Category:English verbs
Category:English phrasal verbs

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