put sth away

put sth away
UK US put sth away
Phrasal Verb with put({{}}/pʊt/ verb (putting, put, put)
to save money to spend later or for a special purpose: »

Parents should start early to put something away for their children - for college, etc.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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