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

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

So, I made sure to put aside enough of my paycheck to get that essentially free money.

From MarketWatch

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

After the couple’s deaths, one family friend said Rob and Michele “did everything for Nick. Every treatment program, therapy sessions and put aside their lives to save Nick’s repeatedly.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over the years, she managed to put aside $20,000 for treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal