put away
To put things back where they belong, or to eat a lot, or to send someone to jail.
Meanings
To tidy something by placing it in its proper place.
"Please put your toys away before dinner."
(informal) To send someone to prison or a mental institution.
"The judge put him away for fifteen years for his crimes."
(informal) To eat or drink a large amount.
"I don't know how she does it — she can put away three portions and still want dessert."
To save money over time.
"He had put away enough money over the years to retire comfortably."
The tidying sense is the most common and appropriate at A2 level. 'Put away' meaning to imprison is colloquial British/American English. Meaning to consume large amounts of food/drink is informal. Saving money is similar to 'put aside.'
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