From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishput somebody/something away phrasal verb1 put something ↔ awayPUT to put something in the place where it is usually kept He put his toys away every night.2 put something ↔ awaySAVE MONEY to save money We’re putting some money away for expenses.3 put somebody away informalPUT to put someone in a prison or in a mental hospital If you are found guilty, the judge is going to put you away for life.4 put something ↔ away informalEAT to eat or drink a lot It’s amazing the amount that child can put away.5 put something ↔ away informal to score a goal, especially after other failed attempts He seized the opportunity to put the ball away.6 put something ↔ away American English informal to defeat your opponent in a sports competition Two plays later, Smith scored to put the game away. → put→ See Verb tableFrom Longman Business Dictionaryput something → away phrasal verb [transitive] to save money to spend laterHe has a few thousand put away for his retirement. → put→ See Verb table
