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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At the end of the Wild King Nights, Pines was responsible for cleaning hotel rooms or rooms where the events took place and removing evidence of drugs, removing bodily stains like blood and urine from furniture and sheets, and packing away all items used. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods. —

Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 Abo Gear Storage Bags Banish clutter with these handy storage bins that help pack away off-season clothing, extra bedding, or those leftover fall decorations. —

Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 After the twinkling lights of the holiday season have been packed away, winter can feel downright dull and desolate, especially for families with energetic kids trapped inside by the cold. —

Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pack away