set aside

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To reserve money

留出、拨出
Reservar, destinar
確保する、取り分ける
돈을 따로 확보하다

To keep money separate for a particular purpose.

为特定目的将钱分开保管。常用于商务场合。
Mantener el dinero separado para un fin particular. Se usa frecuentemente en contextos empresariales.
特定の目的のためにお金を別にしておくこと。ビジネスでよく使われる表現。
특정 목적을 위해 돈을 별도로 떼어 두다.
Base verb: set
Particle: aside
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Set aside funds for tax.
    留出资金用于纳税
    Reservad fondos para los impuestos
    税金のために資金を確保しなさい
    세금을 위해 자금을 확보해 둬.
  2. I've set aside money for repairs.
    我已经留出了维修费
    He reservado dinero para las reparaciones
    修理代を取り分けてある
    수리비를 따로 떼어 놓았다.
  3. We set aside a budget.
    我们预留了一笔预算
    Hemos reservado un presupuesto
    予算を確保した
    예산을 확보했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: budgeting, reserve, planning

Tone: professional

✓ Do Say

  • Set aside
    留出来
    Reservar
    取っておく
    따로 떼어 두다

Origin & History

From setting something to one side.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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