lay aside

• Mettre de côté quelque chose, cesser de l'utiliser ou le réserver pour un usage ultérieur ; signifie aussi épargner ou réserver quelque chose, comme de l'argent ou du temps, pour des objectifs futurs.

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.

   mettre de côté

   • 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.

   mettre de côté

   • 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.