put-away

Return to place

Put-away functions as a noun or adjective for something meant to be stored or saved.

A put-away shot in tennis or volleyball is one placed where the opponent can't return it—effectively putting the point away.

In warehouse contexts, put-away refers to the process of storing received goods in their designated locations: The put-away team handles incoming shipments.

savings

deposit

Place for safekeeping

stash · account · fund · bank · invest · retirement · squirrel · accumulate · piggybank · savings

storage

stow

Pack away securely

organize · closet · drawer · cabinet · attic · garage · box · container · pack · fold

imprisonment

incarcerate

Confine in detention

imprison · sentence · convict · detain · cage · bars · cell · penitentiary · custody · arrest

sports

score

Numerical standing in competition

  • goalDesired end result
  • shotQuick liquor serving
  • finishBring to completion

slam · dunk · spike · smash · volley · net · basket · winner · conversion · layup

eating

devour

Eat greedily and fast

inhale · scarf · wolf · demolish · appetite · seconds · helpings · plate · meal · leftovers

Categories
Opposites
storage action

put-awaytake out

Food ordered for elsewhere

get out · pull out · remove · retrieve · bring out

visibility/accessibility

put-awaydisplay

Presentation for viewing

set out · lay out · lay-out · exhibit · expose

storage/placement

put-awaytake-out

Food purchased elsewhere

get-out · retrieve · remove · pull-out · fetch

Family

put, away, puts, putting, putter, input, output, throughput

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G