step aside

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To move out of the way of somebody or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển tránh khỏi ai đó hoặc thứ gì

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I stepped aside to let her pass.

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

Meaning · English

To make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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

Meaning · English

To deviate from the right or proper path; to err or stray.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lệch khỏi con đường đúng hoặc phù hợp

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.