Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
move-aside
phrasal verb
/muːv əˈsaɪd/
Definition
To step aside or make room for someone or something else.
Examples
- She asked him to move aside so she could get through the crowd.
- During the meeting, he moved aside, letting the team leader present their ideas.
- In sports, players often need to move aside to allow their teammates to score.
Meaning
The term ‘move-aside’ implies physically or metaphorically creating space to allow others to take action or enter a scene.
Synonyms
- step aside
- make way
- clear the path
