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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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Halve small heads of treviso, radicchio or white chicory lengthways and set aside for 5-10 minutes to allow the bitter juices to exude.
For the suckling pig, in a small bowl, combine the Armagnac and raisins and set aside.
It is a period of 40 days set aside in preparation and making ready for the Festival of Easter.
In the early days after the birth, it can be useful to set aside some time to rest when the baby sleeps.
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.
So the emperor granted his request and decreed that one day in the year would be set aside for fools and jesters to rule.

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