to put by

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To run a ship aground intentionally to avoid a collision

The Bow Spring put by to avoid colliding with the Manzanillo II.

To perform an action without attracting attention

I managed to put that transaction by accounts payable.

To save money

I have put a few hundred pounds by for a rainy day.

To preserve food by canning, freezing, drying, etc

Our family has been putting food by for generations.

put aside, save
to put by
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