adjective
General Slang
squared away
skwaird uh-WAY · adjective · slang
Neat, in order, and ready for inspection.
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Cleaned up, organized, and in proper military shape; by extension, a competent and reliable person.
“Her gear is always squared away before anyone else even starts.”
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squared away In A Sentence
Her gear is always squared away before anyone else even starts.
Origin & Usage
US military; a nautical term for setting a ship's yards square to the mast, meaning shipshape.
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What does 'squared away' mean?
It means neat, organized, and in proper order — ready for inspection. Applied to a person, it means competent and reliable.
Where does 'squared away' come from?
It's a nautical term, adopted by the wider military, for setting a ship's yards square to the mast — i.e. shipshape and properly arranged.
How do you use 'squared away'?
Use it of gear, a space, or a person that's in good order, e.g. 'Get your kit squared away before the inspection,' or 'She's a squared-away troop.'
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