for storage

phrase

: for the purpose of being put away when not being used
The table folds down for storage.

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Folding drying racks provide plenty of hanging space and collapse for storage. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 Selective support for storage, refining, pipelines, and ports can reduce vulnerabilities and provide a more stable foundation for the decades-long transition to cleaner energy. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 The result is an open garage ceiling with less visible hardware and more flexibility for storage, lighting, and other uses. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Folding drying racks offer plenty of hanging space and collapse flat for storage. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for storage

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“For storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20storage. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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