stow away
The phrase "stow away" can refer to hiding oneself on a vehicle to travel secretly or to storing items securely.
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Definition
B2Travel
(informal)To hide on a vehicle like a ship or airplane to travel without being noticed or paying.
Example
- He managed to stow away on the cargo ship and reached a new country undetected.
B1Storage
(general)To pack or store items in a safe or hidden place.
Example
- She stowed away the old photos in a box under her bed.
Similar
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