put aside

• Mettre de côté ou réserver quelque chose, comme de l'argent ou du temps, pour un but précis ; ou ignorer, ne pas tenir compte d'un sentiment, d'une opinion ou d'un désaccord afin d'atteindre un objectif.

To save or reserve something, such as money or time, for a specific purpose; or to ignore or disregard a feeling, opinion, or difference in order to achieve a goal.

1. Save for laterB1formal

   To reserve or keep something, especially money or time, for future use.

   mettre de côté

   • She puts aside a portion of her salary each month for retirement.
   • We need to put aside some time to discuss the project.
   • He put aside his allowance to buy a new bicycle.

2. Ignore or disregardB2formal

   To intentionally ignore or stop thinking about a problem, feeling, or disagreement.

   mettre de côté (au sens figuré)

   • Let's put aside our differences and work together.
   • He put aside his pride and apologized.
   • They put aside their personal feelings for the sake of the team.