in storage
in storage — idiom
1. kept inside a locked room, cupboard, or warehouse so that things are safe and pr
kept inside a locked room, cupboard, or warehouse so that things are safe and protected when they are not in daily use.
Most of the family's furniture is in storage while their house is being rebuilt.
be + in storage for temporary situation
The old company records will stay in storage for at least five more years.
We keep our winter clothes in storage during the hot summer months.
The museum puts most of its ancient pottery in storage to protect it from sunlight.
The office equipment was put in storage when the company moved to a smaller building.
- stored
the core adjective form, simpler and more general
- packed away
suggests things are carefully wrapped or boxed before being stored
- in the warehouse
more specific, refers to a large commercial building
- in use
describes things that are currently being used
- on display
describes things shown publicly, especially in a museum or shop
文法句型
be + in storage
put/keep/leave + object + in storage
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'be', 'put', 'keep', and 'leave'. The subject is typically furniture, records, belongings, or equipment that the owner does not need for a period of time.