set aside

Related to set aside: put aside

set aside

1. Literally, to put something to the side or out of the way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "aside." Would you mind setting those books aside so I can clean the desk? Please set your phone aside while I'm talking to you!
2. To temporarily stop focusing on or paying attention to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "aside." Set the financial aspects aside for a moment and focus on what kind of work would make you the happiest. Can you two just set aside your differences for now and get this done, please?
3. To reserve or save something for someone or for a later use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "aside." I can set the dress aside for you, if you'd like to think about it for a day. I recommend you set aside your bonus as a rainy-day fund for the future.
4. To ignore, abandon, or discard someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "aside." It just feels like Sarah always sets me aside for her work. He set aside his family and friends, cutting himself off from everyone who cared about him. She's a good woman, Clarence. Don't set her aside, or you'll live to regret it.
5. To overturn or nullify something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "set" and "aside." The judge set aside the previous ruling and called for a new trial. The committee reserves the right to set decisions like these aside if it considers the evidence compelling enough to do so.
See also: aside, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

set something aside (for someone or something)

to reserve something for someone or some purpose. I will set a piece of cake aside for you. Liz set aside some cake for Karen.
See also: aside, set

set something aside

to place something in a place that is to one side or out of the way. Betty set the manuscript aside until she had more time to work on it. Liz set aside her book for a while.
See also: aside, set
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

set aside

1. Separate and reserve for a special purpose, as in We have to set aside some chairs for latecomers. [Early 1700s] Also see set by.
2. Discard or reject, as in Setting aside all health considerations, do you believe this law is fair to smokers? [Early 1400s]
3. Declare invalid, annul, or overrule, as in The higher court set aside the conviction. [Mid-1700s] Also see lay aside.
See also: aside, set
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

set aside

v.
1. To separate and reserve something for a special purpose: We set aside some time to discuss the new project. The developer set two acres aside for a park.
2. To discard or reject something: He set aside his concerns and allowed his child to go on the field trip. She set her fears aside and continued down the dark trail.
3. To declare something invalid; annul or overrule something: The judge set aside a lower court ruling. The appellate court set the conviction aside, and the prisoner was released.
See also: aside, set
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • piece out
  • load in
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • back into
  • back into (someone or something)
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