put%20away

verb

1. 1

   To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.

   “I put the clothes away so as to neaten the room.”

2. 2

   To store, add to one's stores for later use.

   “Preparing for the worst, they put away food for the winter.”

3. 3

   To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.

   “You wouldn't think such a small person could put away so much food.”

4. 4

   To send (someone) to prison or mental asylum.

   “After he was convicted, they put him away for 10 years.”

5. 5

   To kill someone.

6. 6

   (by extension) To knock out an opponent.

   “He put away his opponent in the first round.”

7. 7

   To discard, divest oneself of.

8. 8

   To fend off, deflect; to dismiss.

9. 9

   To divorce.

10. 10

    To take a large lead in a game, especially enough to guarantee victory or make the game no longer competitive.

    “They put the game away by scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.”

11. 11

    To strike out a batter.

12. 12

    To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.

13. 13

    To hit the ball in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it; see passing shot