We are taking up phrases of the verb ‘put‘ today. Let us have a look at the verb put in combination with different prepositions.

Put aside means to save things like money for future use
You must put aside a little amount from your salary every month.

Put down means exactly the opposite of pick up
He immediately put down the bag as it was too heavy for him to carry.

Put down also means to write
Kindly put down the schedule of your weekly assessments.

Put down also means to curb or crush a movement or rebellions
The authorities tried all means to put down the movement started by Anna Hazare.