put away objects

[pʊt əˈweɪ ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
verb phrase
guardar objetos
1. to store or place items in their proper locations, typically in drawers, cabinets, or storage spaces
After dinner, please put away the dishes in the cupboard.
Depois do jantar, por favor guarde os pratos no armário.
2. to tidy up by removing items from sight and organizing them neatly
The children need to put away their toys before bedtime.
As crianças precisam guardar seus brinquedos antes de dormir.
3. to store something for future use or safekeeping
I put away some money for emergencies.
Eu guardei algum dinheiro para emergências.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'put away objects' is a fundamental household management practice strongly emphasized in child-rearing and home organization. In Brazil, this concept is often tied to 'organização' (organization) as part of daily routines, particularly in family settings. The phrase reflects cultural values of tidiness and responsibility across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities.
NYC Slang
stash it away
Synonyms / Sinônimos
storestashtidy uporganizeorganize awaypack awayclear away
Antonyms / Antônimos
take outremoveunpackscatterleave out

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guardar objetos
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
guardar as coisas
casual, colloquial alternative using 'coisas' (things)
São Paulo
arrumar os objetos
alternative using 'arrumar' which means to arrange or tidy
Portugal
guardar os objetos
similar to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight accent variations

Related Words

organizestoragecabinetdrawertidyarrangeshelvestore

Related Idioms & Phrases

put away for a rainy day
put away childish things
put away the toys
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