set aside

• Mettre de côté ou réserver quelque chose pour un usage précis, ou écarter/ignorer quelque chose comme un sentiment ou une objection.

To reserve or keep something for a specific purpose, or to disregard or ignore something, such as a feeling or objection.

1. Reserve for a purposeB1formal

   To keep something, such as time, money, or resources, for a specific use in the future.

   mettre de côté

   • She sets aside a portion of her salary for savings each month.
   • We should set aside some time to discuss the project.
   • He set aside his old clothes for donation.

2. Ignore or disregardB2formal

   To decide not to consider or be influenced by something, especially a feeling or opinion.

   mettre de côté

   • Let's set aside our personal differences and work together.
   • The judge set aside the previous ruling.
   • They set aside their fears and continued the climb.