lay aside

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To put something down, stop using it, or set it aside for later use; also means to save or reserve something, such as money or time, for a future purpose.

1. B2formal

   To put something aside for future use; to save or reserve.

   Zurücklegen

   • She laid aside some money each month for her retirement.
   • He laid aside a portion of his salary for emergencies.
   • They laid aside the best materials for the final project.

2. Abandon or stop usingB2formal

   To stop using or considering something; to set aside.

   Beiseitelegen

   • The company laid aside its old policies in favor of new ones.
   • He laid aside his pride and asked for help.
   • They laid aside their differences to work together.