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1. put... away p.v. When you return something to the place where it is usually stored while it is not being used, you put it away.

/ told you to put away your toys before you go outside.

Todd always dries the dishes, and I put them away.

put away part.adj. If something is in the place where it is usually stored while it is not being used, it is put away.

Where is my tool kit? I looked in the closet, and it's not put away. The dishes are put away. Now let's watch TV.

2. put... away p.v. When people are put away, they are sent to prison or a mental institution.

/ hope they put that maniac away and throw away the key.

Jake was put away for ten years after he was convicted of murder.

3. put.. .away p.v. [informal] When you consume large quantities of food or drink (especially alcoholic drink), you put it away.

Be sure to buy plenty of beer if David is coming to the party. He can really put it away.

I don't feel well. I put away four hot dogs and a bag of cookies.