CEFR B1

set aside

verb

Meaning

To reserve or save something for a specific purpose or for future use.

Examples

We need to set aside some money for emergencies.
The committee decided to set aside the proposal for further review.

Synonyms: reserve, save, allocate, earmark

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set aside (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌset əˈsaɪd/

Definition

To reserve or save something for a specific purpose or for future use.

Examples

We need to set aside some money for emergencies.
The committee decided to set aside the proposal for further review.
Can you set aside a table for four at 7 PM?

How to Use set aside

set aside something (phrasal verb): To reserve or save something for a specific purpose or future use. — "Please set aside a copy of the report for me."
set aside something for someone (phrasal verb): To reserve something specifically for a particular person. — "Could you set aside a vegetarian meal for my friend?"
set aside a decision (phrasal verb): To officially cancel or make a previous decision invalid. — "The higher court may set aside the lower court's ruling."

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