Put away

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verb phrase

To place something in its designated place after use.

After you finish playing with the toys, please put them away.
Visual representation of "put away" - To place something in its designated place after use

Often appears as...

  • put your toys away
  • put your books away
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Visual representation of "put away"
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After Use

Use 'put away' when you organize things after finishing with them.

Illustration for After Use
She read the book and put it away on the shelf.
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Cleaning Up

'Put away' implies cleaning or tidying as part of the process.

Illustration for Cleaning Up
The kids had to put away their toys before bedtime.
Visual representation of the word "Put away"

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