Put aside
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British pronunciation/pˌʊt ɐsˈaɪd/
American pronunciation/pˌʊt ɐsˈaɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "put aside"

to put aside
[phrase form: put]
01

to forget a feeling, disagreement, or dispute

Transitive: to put aside a feeling or disagreement
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After years of rivalry, the two competitors decided to put aside their differences and collaborate.
She knew it was important to put aside her resentment to maintain peace in the family.
Despite their past arguments, they managed to put aside their grievances and work together.
02

to save money for a specific goal or need

Transitive: to put aside money
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She 's been putting aside money for her dream vacation.
It 's a good habit to regularly put aside a portion of your salary for emergencies.
They decided to put aside some funds every month for their child's education.
03

to stop the utilization of something

Transitive: to put aside something outdated or useless
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She decided to put aside her old laptop after it became too slow.
The company had to put aside the outdated software to stay competitive.
After years of service, the old machinery was finally put aside.
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