Square away

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verb

To complete, solve or prepare something.

I need to square away my homework before I can watch TV.
Visual representation of "square away" - To complete, solve or prepare something

Often appears as...

  • square away the details
  • square away a problem

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "square away"
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Action Completion

Used when an action needs to be finished, often to emphasize its importance or urgency.

Illustration for Action Completion
Let's square away the contract negotiations by this afternoon.
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Preparation Focus

Highlights the need to prepare or organize something meticulously ahead of time.

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Square away your equipment before the trip starts.
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Finalizing Details

Suggests putting the finishing touches on something, often finer details that need attention.

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We need to square away the agenda before the meeting.
Visual representation of the word "Square away"

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