lay something ↔ aside phrasal verb ( see also ↑ lay )
1 . to stop using something and put it down, especially so you can do something else SYN put aside :
Richard had laid aside his book to watch what was happening.
2 . to stop behaving in a particular way, or stop having particular feelings, especially so you can achieve something SYN put aside :
On the day of the wedding, all arguments between the families were laid aside.
As a doctor, you often need to lay aside your personal feelings.
3 . ( also lay something ↔ by ) to keep something, especially money, so you can use it in the future SYN put by :
She’d laid aside a few pounds each week from her wages.