book away
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To reserve something (like a hotel or restaurant) ahead of time.
Literal meaning: To book (reserve) something away (far ahead or at a distance) — implies planning ahead.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To make a reservation well in advance of when it is needed.
"If you want a table at that restaurant on Christmas Eve, you'd better book away now — it fills up months ahead."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly British English. Often used to encourage early reservations, particularly for popular venues, holidays, or events. The particle 'away' implies acting now for a future date. Less common than simply saying 'book' or 'book in advance'.
Commonly used with
holiday hotel restaurant tickets early now
Forms
Base
book away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
books away
he/she/it
Past simple
booked away
yesterday
Past participle
booked away
have + pp
-ing form
booking away
continuous
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