put aside

phrasal verb

put aside; putting aside; puts aside

1

: to save or keep (something, such as money) to be used at a later time

She's been putting aside some money for a vacation.

Can you put a few minutes aside for a short meeting?

2

: to stop worrying or thinking about (something)

We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.

It's time to put aside our differences and start working together.

Examples of put aside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But when Jackson knocked on his door, Upham immediately put aside his scruples. —Susanna Ashton, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024

Now, these pals must make new friends and put aside their differences to return to their plushy New York City apartment. —Megan Vick, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2024

Spare me all the praise for Joe Biden as a selfless hero who has put aside his ego and ambition to do what is right for the country. —Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 24 July 2024

And that’s a classic example of her yet again putting aside her personal grief and her feelings. —Alison Herman, Variety, 8 July 2024