pack away
phrasal verb
packed away; packing away; packs away
: to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time
It's time to pack away your winter clothes.
Her grandmother's dolls had been packed away in the attic for many years.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Seattleites who embraced Dry January don't have to pack away their nonalcoholic spirits and sober socializing just yet — many bars and restaurants are making sure the booze-free fun continues into February and beyond.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
It can be easily dusted off and deployed on a whim, then packed away and stored until a later date.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 26 Jan. 2025
When packed away, this jacket becomes compact enough to fit nicely in a backpack or even a large handbag.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Seattleites who embraced Dry January don't have to pack away their nonalcoholic spirits and sober socializing just yet — many bars and restaurants are making sure the booze-free fun continues into February and beyond.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
It can be easily dusted off and deployed on a whim, then packed away and stored until a later date.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 26 Jan. 2025
When packed away, this jacket becomes compact enough to fit nicely in a backpack or even a large handbag.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pack away
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“Pack away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20away. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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