set something ↔ aside phrasal verb (see also set)

1. to keep something, especially money, time, or a particular area, for a special purpose
set something ↔ aside for
Try to set aside some time each day for exercise.
a room that had been set aside for visitors

2. to decide not to consider a particular feeling or thing because something else is more important:
Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.

3. to officially state that a previous legal decision or agreement no longer has any effect:
The judge set aside the verdict of the lower court.

4. if a farmer sets aside land, he or she agrees not to grow any crops on it, and accepts a payment from the government for this

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ˈset-aˌside noun [uncountable and countable]

1. British English an arrangement in the European Union in which a government pays farmers to leave some of their fields empty, in order to avoid producing too much of a crop and to keep the price higher

2. an arrangement in the US in which a local government helps small businesses to develop by making financial help available to them:
In 1976, Connecticut established one of the nation’s first set-aside programs.

3. an amount of money that is kept so that it can be used for a special purpose Synonym : reserve

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set aside
set aside (something)
1.
to save something for a particular purpose.
It's wise to set aside some money for unexpected expenses that may come up in the future.

After melting the chocolate, set it aside and beat the eggs.

2.
to not allow something to influence an activity.
We need to set aside our differences and work together.

Ancient rivalries still threaten the cause of peace, but we must set them aside.

3.
to cause a previous legal judgment to have no effect.
The court set aside his conviction and ordered a new trial.

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set aside something
set aside (something)
1.
to save something for a particular purpose.
It's wise to set aside some money for unexpected expenses that may come up in the future.

After melting the chocolate, set it aside and beat the eggs.

2.
to not allow something to influence an activity.
We need to set aside our differences and work together.

Ancient rivalries still threaten the cause of peace, but we must set them aside.

3.
to cause a previous legal judgment to have no effect.
The court set aside his conviction and ordered a new trial.

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set aside
v.
1. To separate from the others in a group or collection.
She set aside the things in the old trunk which she wanted to keep.
2. To select or choose from others for some purpose.
The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving.
3. To pay no attention to (something); leave out.
The complaint was set aside as of no importance.
4. formal To refuse to accept; annul; cancel as worthless or wrong.
The Supreme Court set aside the decision of the lower courts.

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