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.
- 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.
