put aside

British  

verb

1. to move (an object, etc) to one side, esp in rejection

2. to store up; save

   to put money aside for a rainy day

3. to ignore or disregard

   let us put aside our differences

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put aside Idioms  

1. Also, . Save, store up for future use, as in We put aside all the toys for our grandchildren , or James put by dozens of cans of tomatoes this year , or She put away some of her salary every month . The first two terms date from the late 1700s, the third from the late 1800s.

2. Also, set aside . Place out of the way, as in The clerk put the bruised fruit aside to sell at reduced prices , or We set aside the outdoor furniture before we water the lawn . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

That compares with the C$755 million put aside the quarter before and C$1.01 billion a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The more money you earn, the more money you can put aside, especially if you are keeping your living expenses low for the time being.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

Days later, the conservative and lifelong Atlanticist wistfully called on Germans to put aside nostalgia for an America they had known and loved for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

In a research note, Deutsche Bank economists wrote that Hassett might struggle, at least initially, to convince other policymakers to put aside concerns about inflation and cut rates meaningfully.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

I often visited the home of Amina Pahad for lunch, and then suddenly, this charming woman put aside her apron and went to jail for her beliefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela