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What does put away mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word put away? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.
  2. (transitive) To store, add to one's stores for later use.
  3. (transitive, colloquial) To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.
  4. (transitive) To send (someone) to prison.
  5. (transitive) To kill someone.
  6. (transitive, combat sports, by extension) To knock out an opponent.
  7. (literary) To discard, divest oneself of.
  8. (obsolete, transitive) To fend off, deflect; to dismiss.
  9. (archaic, transitive) To divorce.
  10. (sports) To take a large lead in a game, especially enough to guarantee victory or make the game no longer competitive.
  11. (baseball) To strike out a batter.
  12. (baseball) To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.
  13. (tennis) To hit the ball in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it; see passing shot
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