Square away Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɛɹ/ /əˈweɪ
SKWAIR-uh-WAY
skwˈeə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
skw-AIR-uh-WAY
Definition
To arrange, organize, or complete something so that everything is in order, ready, or properly taken care of.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly American English. Used for tasks, paperwork, schedules, or assignments that need to be organized or settled. Commonly followed by what is being arranged ('square away the files'). Not used for physical 'squaring' shapes.
Spanish: organizar - poner en ordenPortuguese (BR): organizar - ajeitar - resolverPortuguese (PT): organizar - pôr em ordemChinese (Simplified): 安排妥当 - 整理好Chinese (Traditional): 安排妥當 - 整理好Hindi: ठीक करना - व्यवस्थित करनाArabic: ترتيب الأمور - تنظيمBengali: গুছিয়ে নেওয়া - সঠিকভাবে ব্যবস্থা করাRussian: урегулировать - привести в порядок - решитьJapanese: 整理する - 片付けるVietnamese: sắp xếp ổn thỏa - giải quyết xongKorean: 정리하다 - 처리하다Turkish: düzene sokmak - halletmek - toparlamakUrdu: ترتیب دینا - مکمل کرناIndonesian: merapikan - membereskan - menyelesaikan
Example Sentences
I need to square away my desk before the meeting.
basic
Let's square away these problems first.
basic
The coach wants to square away the team’s schedule.
basic
Can you square away the paperwork before lunch?
natural
Once my bills are squared away, I’ll finally relax.
natural
The project is all squared away and ready for presentation.
natural