Pack away

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phrasal verb

To store something in a place where it is not in the way.

After the party, we had to pack away all the dishes and decorations
Visual representation of "pack away" - To store something in a place where it is not in the way

Often appears as...

  • pack away the dishes
  • pack away the clothes
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Not Visible

Use 'pack away' when items are stored out of sight, implying tidiness and organization.

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We need to pack away the winter clothes in the attic.
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Post-Activity

'Pack away' is often used after an activity to indicate cleaning up and returning an area to its original state.

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Let's pack away the craft supplies, the art project is finished.
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Orderly Process

It suggests a careful and systematic process, not haphazardly throwing things into a space.

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Can you pack away the files? Make sure they're in the right order.
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