Definition of put away

put awayphrasal verb

cất đi

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The origin of the word "put away" can be traced back to Old English, where it was spelled "pyttan." It literally meant "to put" or "place" something in a specific location, such as a container or storage area. The word "away" was added later, likely derived from the Old English word "we gan" which meant "to move away" or "depart." Over time, the meaning of "put away" evolved to include the idea of "removing" or "dismissing" something, especially in a context of ending an activity or relationship. This semantic shift is evident in Old English poetry, where "pyttan" was sometimes used to describe the act of ceasing a battle or discontinuing a war. In modern English, "put away" continues to hold both spatial and temporal connotations, depending on the context.

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to put something in the place where it is kept because you have finished using it

để một cái gì đó vào nơi nó được giữ vì bạn đã sử dụng xong nó

Example:
  • I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage).

    Tôi chỉ định cất xe đi thôi (= trong gara).

to save money to spend later

để tiết kiệm tiền để chi tiêu sau

Example:
  • She has a few thousand dollars put away for her retirement.

    Cô ấy có vài ngàn đô la để dành cho lúc về hưu.

to eat or drink large quantities of something

ăn hoặc uống một lượng lớn thứ gì đó

Example:
  • He can put away a whole loaf of bread in one go.

    Anh ấy có thể ăn hết cả một ổ bánh mì chỉ trong một lần.

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