Definition
to set aside (time, money): to reserve, to allow, to keep some (time, money)
I've set aside some time to meet with you this week.
My parents are setting aside some money to buy their vacation house.
- "Here's the story about that: a couple of months ago, one of our laser printers wasn't working properly, so... so we set aside some money to buy a newer model."
- "Since Fridays are also rather busy for us all, I thought that Thursday would be great for the two of us to set aside a few minutes to chat."
- "So I thought that Thursday would be great for the two of us to set aside a few minutes to chat."
- "Certainly there are companies which have had success with this kind of initiative, however I am reluctant to set aside time for naps at this time."
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