put away (2)
Meaning: If you put something away, you put it somewhere safe and keep it for the future.
Synonym: set aside, saveFor example:
- put away Her grandfather gave her the money he'd put away in case she needed it to study.
- put away sth After harvesting, farmers try to put away enough rice to feed their families until the next harvest.
- put sth away It's time I started putting money away for the future.
Quick Quiz:
Rafael didn't put money away when he was young, so when he was old he
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