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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But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.

From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026

But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

First-time buyers can put aside £4,000 a year and get an annual government bonus of 25%.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Jurors were asked their thoughts of Musk and Altman, and whether they could put aside any bias while considering evidence at trial.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

Charles was so thrilled that he put aside his anger and wrote to FitzRoy about the birth of his son.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman