set something aside

Related to word: set

片語動詞

Definition (allocate)

  1. Verb + to infinitive

    to allocate or reserve something, typically money or time, for a specific purpose

    • He set aside a significant sum of money for his retirement.

    • We need to set aside some time to discuss this plan.

    • The company decided to set aside a portion of the budget each year for employee training.

Definition (disregard)

  1. to disregard or set aside a particular fact or situation when dealing with a matter

    • We should set aside irrelevant details when discussing this issue.

    • To focus on the core issues, we must set aside some minor factors.

Definition (emotion)

  1. to choose not to be swayed by personal feelings or views, considering them irrelevant at a specific time

    • During the meeting, he chose to set aside his personal feelings in the decision-making process.

    • She strives to set aside her personal views when making business decisions.

Definition (legal)

  1. If a judge or court nullifies a prior decision or ruling, it indicates that it no longer has legal standing, often because it is deemed erroneous.

    • The court set aside the previous ruling, indicating it is no longer valid.

    • The appeal in this case resulted in the court setting aside the original judgment.