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

Federal and state officials have put aside funding to deal with some of these so-called “orphaned” wells, but environmental advocates say it’s not enough.

From Los Angeles Times

"That was so him, to the point and choosing to put aside his fears to make me feel cherished and loved".

From BBC

"It would be better," said Allun mildly, "if we put aside our differences."

From Literature

He puts aside distractions so he can focus on the life of his spirit and the prospect of death.

From The Wall Street Journal

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