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What does set aside mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word set aside? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
  2. (transitive) To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.
  3. (transitive) To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
  4. (transitive) To declare something invalid or null and void.
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She added that the 150000 that was set aside in the estimates should be kept in reserve for phase two.
We set aside reserves for wild nature, but sometimes we forget how much we need wild places and wild animals.
For the suckling pig, in a small bowl, combine the Armagnac and raisins and set aside.
To finish the dish, using two soup spoons, form 12 quenelles with the reserved mushrooms and set aside.
So the emperor granted his request and decreed that one day in the year would be set aside for fools and jesters to rule.
I have set aside my book Illustrations for a short while in order to finish a few pieces of Scherenschnitte that have been gathering dust.

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