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step aside

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To move out of the way of somebody or something.
    intransitive
  2. To make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service.
    figuratively, intransitive
  3. To deviate from the right or proper path; to err or stray.
    intransitive
  4. To walk to a little distance; retire for the occasion.
    intransitive

Equivalents

Deutschwegtreten
日本語寄る退く
العربيةتنحتنحى
5 more languages

Examples

“I stepped aside to let⟳ her pass⟳.”
“She added: “Today I ask⟳ Donald Trump to step aside and for the RNC to replace⟳ him with Gov. Mike Pence.””
“To step aside is human.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

step back step between step climb step climbed step climbing step climbs

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