put away

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.”

To store, add to one's stores for later use.

“Preparing for the worst, they put away food for the winter.”

To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.

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

To send (someone) to prison or mental asylum.

“After he was convicted, they put him away for 10 years.”

To kill someone.

(by extension) To knock out an opponent.

“He put away his opponent in the first round.”

To discard, divest oneself of.

To fend off, deflect; to dismiss.

To divorce.

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.”

To strike out a batter.

To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.

To hit the ball in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it; see passing shot