[set aside] {v.} 1. To separate from the others in a group orcollection.
She set aside the things in the old trunk which shewanted to keep.
2. To select or choose from others for some purpose.
The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving.
3. To pay noattention to ; leave out.
The complaint was set aside asof no importance.
4. {formal} To refuse to accept; annul; cancel asworthless or wrong.
The Supreme Court set aside the decision of thelower courts.
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Значение идиомы set aside