取とっておく

expression, godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

set aside; keep in reserve; hold on to

Used when you intentionally keep something for later use, rather than using or consuming it now. Often implies saving something valuable or limited.

• お客きゃくさんに出だすために、いいワインを取とっておく。

  I set aside a good wine to serve to guests.

• この資し料りょうは後あとで使つかうから取とっておいてください。

  Please hold on to these materials; I'll use them later.