Square away
verb
To complete, solve or prepare something.
I need to square away my homework before I can watch TV.
Often appears as...
- square away the details
- square away a problem
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To put in a secure position.
Make sure to square away the boat before the storm arrives.
Often appears as...
- square away the boat
- square away the furniture
verb
To pay or settle a debt or bill.
I need to square away my credit card bill this month.
Often appears as...
- square away a bill
- square away a debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To complete, solve or prepare something.
I need to square away my homework before I can watch TV.
Often appears as...
- square away the details
- square away a problem
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To put in a secure position.
Make sure to square away the boat before the storm arrives.
Often appears as...
- square away the boat
- square away the furniture
verb
To pay or settle a debt or bill.
I need to square away my credit card bill this month.
Often appears as...
- square away a bill
- square away a debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Action Completion
Used when an action needs to be finished, often to emphasize its importance or urgency.
Let's square away the contract negotiations by this afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Focus
Highlights the need to prepare or organize something meticulously ahead of time.
Square away your equipment before the trip starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Finalizing Details
Suggests putting the finishing touches on something, often finer details that need attention.
We need to square away the agenda before the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Completion
Used when an action needs to be finished, often to emphasize its importance or urgency.
Let's square away the contract negotiations by this afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Focus
Highlights the need to prepare or organize something meticulously ahead of time.
Square away your equipment before the trip starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Finalizing Details
Suggests putting the finishing touches on something, often finer details that need attention.
We need to square away the agenda before the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Completion
Used when an action needs to be finished, often to emphasize its importance or urgency.
Let's square away the contract negotiations by this afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Focus
Highlights the need to prepare or organize something meticulously ahead of time.
Square away your equipment before the trip starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Finalizing Details
Suggests putting the finishing touches on something, often finer details that need attention.
We need to square away the agenda before the meeting.
Never forget "Square away"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension