Lay aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /əˈsaɪd
LAY uh-SIDE
lˈeɪ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
LAY uh-SIDE
Definition
To put something to one side, either to save it for later or to stop using or thinking about it temporarily.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative senses: you can 'lay aside money' (save), or 'lay aside differences' (stop arguing). Slightly formal or neutral; often replaced by 'set aside' in modern usage. Do not confuse with 'lie aside' (incorrect).
Spanish: dejar de lado - guardarPortuguese (BR): deixar de lado - guardarPortuguese (PT): pôr de lado - guardarChinese (Simplified): 搁置 - 储存Chinese (Traditional): 擱置 - 儲存Hindi: एक तरफ रखना - बचाकर रखनाArabic: يضع جانباً - يدخرBengali: আলাদা রাখা - সংরক্ষণ করা - সাময়িকভাবে দূরে রাখাRussian: откладывать - отложить - оставить в сторонеJapanese: 脇に置く - 取っておく - 一時的にやめるVietnamese: để sang một bên - gác lại - dành dụmKorean: 따로 두다 - 제쳐 놓다 - 저축하다Turkish: bir kenara koymak - biriktirmek - ertelemekUrdu: علیحدہ رکھنا - ایک طرف رکھ دینا - بچت کرناIndonesian: menyisihkan - mengesampingkan - menabung
Example Sentences
She laid aside her book and went to sleep.
basic
He lays aside some money every month for emergencies.
basic
Please lay aside your phones during the meeting.
basic
Sometimes you just have to lay aside your pride and ask for help.
natural
Let’s lay aside our differences and work together on this project.
natural
She managed to lay aside enough money for a trip to Europe.
natural