Collocation
set aside time
To dedicate a specific period or duration for a particular purpose or activity, often implying careful planning or reservation.
Definition
'set aside time' is a common English collocation. To dedicate a specific period or duration for a particular purpose or activity, often implying careful planning or reservation.
set aside + time (for something)
“She always tries to set aside time each day for her hobbies.”
Examples
- I always try to set aside time every morning to read the news.
- He promised to set aside time for his family this upcoming weekend.
- The team needs to set aside time at the end of the meeting for questions.
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- Our manager had to set aside time in her extremely busy schedule to interview candidates.
- Last night, I specifically set aside time to plan our summer vacation.
- You should set aside some time next week to thoroughly review the project report.
- It's genuinely important to set aside time for self-care and relaxation, even if you're busy.
- Are you setting aside enough time for your studies, especially with exams approaching?
- We need to set aside time to discuss this critical issue thoroughly and make a decision.
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