stand aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To step sideways to make a space for someone else.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To resign a job or position voluntarily so that someone else can have it instead.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To temporarily recuse oneself from action or decision-making in some domain.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stand aside” mean?
To step sideways to make a space for someone else.
Is “stand aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.