lay aside
phrasal verb
laid aside; laying aside; lays aside
Definition of lay aside
1
: to place (something) to one side
She laid aside the book she had been reading and turned on the TV.
—often used figuratively Plans for a new school have been laid aside.We need to lay our differences aside so that we can learn to work together.
2
: to keep (something) for special or future use : to reserve or save (something)
She has been able to lay aside a few dollars each week.
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“Lay aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20aside. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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