The difference between Set aside and Turn down

When used as verbs, set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose, whereas turn down means to refuse, decline, or deny.


check bellow for the other definitions of Set aside and Turn down

  1. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

    Examples:

    "Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum."

  2. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.

  3. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.

  4. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To declare something invalid or null and void.

  1. Turn down as a verb (idiomatic):

    To refuse, decline, or deny.

    Examples:

    "He turned down all our offers of help."

  2. Turn down as a verb (idiomatic):

    To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.

    Examples:

    "Turn down the television so I can hear myself think."

    "When it starts to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer."

  3. Turn down as a verb (idiomatic):

    To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.

    Examples:

    "Turn down the blankets to let them air out."