put away

verb

1. to return (something) to the correct or proper place

   he put away his books

2. to save

   to put away money for the future

3. to lock up in a prison, mental institution, etc

   they put him away for twenty years

4. to eat or drink, esp in large amounts
5. to put to death, because of old age or illness

   the dog had to be put away

Example Sentences

The Carolina Panthers edged out the New York Giants in Germany and the Los Angeles Chargers put away the Tennessee Titans for a third win in a row.

From BBC

Numerous people reported Alcala in relation to assaults and killings over the course of more than a decade before he was finally put away for good in July 1979.

From Los Angeles Times

Principal Jennifer Lowry-Johnson says the school has always had a no-phone policy, where devices were put away in bags or “out of sight” in blazer pockets, but the distraction was still there.

From BBC

There was a time when Buehler could put away hitters with his fastball.

From Los Angeles Times

While Moss was being attended to, linebacker Mason Cobb would see to it that the game was put away.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• knock off
• put down