put away
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To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.
“I put the clothes away so as to neaten the room.”
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To store, add to one's stores for later use.
“Preparing for the worst, they put away food for the winter.”
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To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.
“You wouldn't think such a small person could put away so much food.”
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To send (someone) to prison or mental asylum.
“After he was convicted, they put him away for 10 years.”
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To kill someone.
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(by extension) To knock out an opponent.
“He put away his opponent in the first round.”
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To discard, divest oneself of.
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To fend off, deflect; to dismiss.
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To divorce.
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To take a large lead in a game, especially enough to guarantee victory or make the game no longer competitive.
“They put the game away by scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.”
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To strike out a batter.
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To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.
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To hit the ball in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it; see passing shot
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