Place aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪs/ /əˈsaɪd
PLAYSS uh-SYD
plˈeɪs/ /ɐsˈaɪd
PLAYSS uh-SYD
Definition
To move something out of the way for later use or consideration, or to reserve something for a specific purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with objects or money: 'place aside some savings', 'place these books aside'. Can also relate to emotional topics ('place aside differences'). Not as idiomatic as 'set aside', but understood.
Spanish: dejar a un lado - reservarPortuguese (BR): deixar de lado - reservarPortuguese (PT): pôr de lado - reservarChinese (Simplified): 放在一边 - 留出Chinese (Traditional): 放在一邊 - 留出Hindi: एक तरफ रखना - अलग रखनाArabic: يضع جانباً - يخصصBengali: আলাদা করে রাখা - পাশের দিকে সরিয়ে রাখাRussian: отложить - убрать в сторонуJapanese: 脇に置く - 取っておくVietnamese: để riêng - để sang một bênKorean: 따로 두다 - 옆에 두다Turkish: bir kenara koymak - ayırmakUrdu: ایک طرف رکھ دینا - الگ رکھناIndonesian: menyisihkan - meletakkan ke samping
Example Sentences
Please place aside your phone before the meeting.
basic
You should place aside some money for emergencies.
basic
She placed aside the old books to make space on the shelf.
basic
Let’s place aside our differences and work together.
natural
Could you place aside a slice of cake for me?
natural
The chef places aside the freshest ingredients for special dishes.
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