put away

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.
  2. To store, add to one's stores for later use.
  3. To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.
  4. To send (someone) to prison or mental asylum.
  5. To kill someone.
  6. To knock out an opponent.
  7. To discard, divest oneself of.
  8. To fend off, deflect; to dismiss.
  9. To divorce.
  10. To take a large lead in a game, especially enough to guarantee victory or make the game no longer competitive.
  11. To strike out a batter.
  12. To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

put away puts away putting away

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