Wiktionary
vb. 1 (context transitive idiomatic English) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose. 2 (context transitive idiomatic English) To leave out of account; to omit or neglect. 3 (context transitive idiomatic English) To disagree with something and reject or overturn it. 4 (context transitive idiomatic English) To declare something invalid or null and void.
WordNet
v. give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research" [syn: allow, appropriate, earmark, reserve]
make inoperative or stop; "suspend payments on the loan" [syn: suspend]
Usage examples of "set aside".
For she angered the Eistaa who ordered her to set aside these false beliefs and live as all Yilanè.
They were nominal Christians, but they set aside Christian teaching when it came to avenging the murder of a family member.
Could you ask Eva if she can set aside time for a visit with me the day after tomorrow?
How about the one that is setting the prices so low nobody can make a dime to set aside then, if you do, taxes the shit out of it?
Well, if the Net granted him the victory of this horrible battle then the debts for his entire company might be set aside.