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

The interviews and discussions were put aside, as Greaves tried to decide what to do with them. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025

The companies are being asked by advocates and others to put aside their financial concerns to stand up strongly for free speech. —David Bauder, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025

To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside their differences and learn how to work together. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025

Organizations conduct extensive risk reviews, putting aside funding, both for events that are known to happen and for the unexpected. —Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for put aside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified