Put away the dishes.

Meaning: This means to place the items that were used for eating in their proper storage location.

Choice of Words: Put is a verb that means to place something in a particular place or position. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. Dishes is a noun that refers to the plates, bowls, cups, and other items used for eating. When you put them together, "Put away the dishes" is a clear instruction asking someone to place the clean dishes in their proper storage location.

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