make way
The phrase "make way" is commonly used to indicate moving aside or creating space, often in both everyday and nautical contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(imperative, informal)To move aside or clear a path to allow someone or something to pass.
Example
- The crowd made way for the ambulance.
- Make way for the parade!
B2General
(formal)To step aside or give up a position to allow someone else to take over.
Example
- The manager resigned to make way for new leadership.
- She stepped down to make way for a younger candidate.
C1Nautical
(technical)To progress through the water, typically referring to a vessel.
Example
- The ship made way despite the rough seas.
- The boat slowly made way towards the harbor.
B2General
(informal)To create space or an opportunity for something new to happen or be introduced.
Example
- The old building was demolished to make way for a new park.
- They cleared the land to make way for construction.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make way":
give wayout of the wayout of someone's wayin the waymake awaystep asideclear awaygive placelead the waystand asideright of wayin the way ofclear outone's waygo one's waythis waymove alongon the wayshove overmake time