put by

Meaning

1. To store, or place in reserve; to save (money, etc.) for later use.
2. To remove (something) from the present context and into its proper place; (figurative) to reject or disregard.
3. To perform an action without attracting the attention of.
4. Of a ship: to be run aground intentionally to avoid a collision

Synonyms

lay aside

put aside

save

store

set aside

reserve

accumulate

lay by

lay up

store up

keep

place

postpone

put

put in

put off

retain

sequester

set

stash

get round

put next to

set by

amass

collect

defer

deposit

economize

gather

hide

hoard

hold

lay

Etymology

From put + by.