step aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To move out of the way of somebody or something.
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 make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service.
Tạo khoảng trống cho người khác bằng cách rút lui
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To deviate from the right or proper path; to err or stray.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “step aside” mean?
To move out of the way of somebody or something.
Is “step aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.