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tuck away

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb tuck away has 1 sense
  1. tuck in, tuck away, put away - eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food; "My son tucked in a whole pizza"
    --1 is one way to eat up, finish, polish off
    Sample sentence:
    They tuck away more bread

Definitions from the Web

tuck away

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To store or put something in a hidden or safe place in order to keep it from being seen or used.

Example sentence: After finishing the leftovers, she tucked away the rest of the cake in the refrigerator.

Related products: Plastic containers, Storage bags

Sense 2:

Definition: To eat a large amount of food rapidly and eagerly.

Example sentence: He noticed that his son had been tucking away his dinner lately, probably due to his increased appetite during puberty.

Related products: Appetite supplements, Large portion plates

Sense 3:

Definition: To hide oneself in a secure or cozy place.

Example sentence: During the storm, they tucked themselves away in the basement until it passed.

Related products: Cozy blankets, Hidden safes

Sense 4:

Definition: To save or set aside money or resources for the future.

Example sentence: As the expenses were piling up, they decided to tuck away a portion of their monthly income for emergencies.

Related products: Savings accounts, Money management books

Sense 5:

Definition: To place a piece of clothing or bedding securely in a particular position.

Example sentence: She tucked away the loose ends of the bedsheet under the mattress, giving it a neat appearance.

Related products: Fitted bedsheet, Mattress clips

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