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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Keep all your valuables packed away safely, make a realistic budget, stay street smart, check your government’s travel advisories before departure, drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and act with grace towards locals and anyone providing you with a service.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Use them to pack away seasonal clothes, blankets, winter coats and jackets, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
For now, at least, Fulham’s players can keep their boots tied — and their flip-flops packed away.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Finally, cycle through your garments by seasons and pack away the ones that aren’t wearable at this time in these storage bags.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Use them to pack away seasonal clothes, blankets, winter coats and jackets, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
For now, at least, Fulham’s players can keep their boots tied — and their flip-flops packed away.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Finally, cycle through your garments by seasons and pack away the ones that aren’t wearable at this time in these storage bags.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Apr. 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 31 May. 2025.
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