Store away Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɔɹ/ /əˈweɪ
STOR-uh-WAY
stˈɔː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
STAW-uh-WAY
Definition
To put something in a safe or organized place for future use, usually for a long time or when it is not needed right now.
Usage & Nuances
"Store away" is somewhat informal; often used for things not needed immediately, especially seasonal items, clothes, or food. Common collocations: "store away for winter" or "store away in the attic." Not used for everyday small actions.
Spanish: guardar - almacenarPortuguese (BR): guardar - armazenarPortuguese (PT): guardar - armazenarChinese (Simplified): 存放 - 储藏Chinese (Traditional): 存放 - 儲藏Hindi: सुरक्षित रखना - जमा करनाArabic: يخزن - يضع جانباًBengali: গুছিয়ে রাখা - সংরক্ষণ করে রাখাRussian: убрать на хранение - отложитьJapanese: しまっておく - 保管するVietnamese: cất giữ - để dànhKorean: 보관하다 - 따로 챙겨두다Turkish: saklamak - kaldırmakUrdu: محفوظ رکھنا - سنبھال کر رکھناIndonesian: cất đi - lưu trữ
Example Sentences
We store away our winter coats during summer.
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Be sure to store away the tools after you finish.
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I need to store away these documents in the cabinet.
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We usually store away holiday decorations until next year.
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He likes to store away snacks in his desk for late-night cravings.
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Parents often store away their kids' artwork as memories.
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