lay aside
The phrase "lay aside" is versatile, often used to describe setting something apart, whether physically, mentally, or for future use.
Definition
B2General
(common)To save or reserve something for future use.
Example
- She's trying to lay something aside for her retirement.
B2General
(common)To set something aside temporarily.
Example
- He's temporarily laid aside some projects to write the script.
B2Interpersonal
(common)To put aside personal feelings or thoughts to focus on a task.
Example
- Doctors have to lay their personal feelings aside.
B2Interpersonal
(common)To abandon or reject something.
Example
- Both sides will have to lay aside their long-term differences.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lay aside":
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