1put away
To strike out a batter.
2put away
To store away, place out of the way, clean up, or organize.
I put the clothes away.
3put away
Divorce.
put away one's wife
4put away
save
5put away
To eat a great deal.
You wouldn't think such a small person could put away so much food.
6put away
To send someone to prison.
He was convicted and they put him away for 10 years.
7put away
To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.
8put away
To take a large lead in a game.
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