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."
inseparable
book away
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To make a reservation or booking in advance, often well ahead of the date needed.
In plain English
To reserve something (like a hotel or restaurant) ahead of time.
What does "book away" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To book (reserve) something away (far ahead or at a distance) — implies planning ahead.
Actually means
To reserve something (like a hotel or restaurant) ahead of time.
Usage tip
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'.
Words that pair with "book away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
holiday hotel restaurant tickets early now
How to conjugate "book away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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