On/to one side

prepositional phrase

To move something away from the center or another object.

He swept the papers to one side and began writing.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - To move something away from the center or another object.

Often appears as...

  • swept to one side
  • pushed to one side
prepositional phrase

Not giving attention or importance.

They brushed my concerns to one side.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - Not giving attention or importance.

Often appears as...

  • pushed to one side
  • brushed to one side

Usage tips

Disapproving

prepositional phrase

To move or look to left or right.

She tilted her head to one side.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - To move or look to left or right

Often appears as...

  • tilted to one side
  • leaned to one side
prepositional phrase

Reserve something for a particular purpose.

He sets a portion of his salary to one side each month.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - Reserve something for a particular purpose.

Often appears as...

  • set to one side
  • put to one side
prepositional phrase

To move something away from the center or another object.

He swept the papers to one side and began writing.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - To move something away from the center or another object.

Often appears as...

  • swept to one side
  • pushed to one side
prepositional phrase

Not giving attention or importance.

They brushed my concerns to one side.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - Not giving attention or importance.

Often appears as...

  • pushed to one side
  • brushed to one side

Usage tips

Disapproving

prepositional phrase

To move or look to left or right.

She tilted her head to one side.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - To move or look to left or right

Often appears as...

  • tilted to one side
  • leaned to one side
prepositional phrase

Reserve something for a particular purpose.

He sets a portion of his salary to one side each month.
Visual representation of "on/to one side" - Reserve something for a particular purpose.

Often appears as...

  • set to one side
  • put to one side
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "on/to one side"
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Physical Space

Used to describe physically moving items to create space.

Illustration for Physical Space
Could you shift the boxes to one side for more room?
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Clearing Focus

Indicates clearing an area for a specific activity.

Illustration for Clearing Focus
She cleared the desk to one side to set up her sewing machine.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Space

Used to describe physically moving items to create space.

Illustration for Physical Space
Could you shift the boxes to one side for more room?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Clearing Focus

Indicates clearing an area for a specific activity.

Illustration for Clearing Focus
She cleared the desk to one side to set up her sewing machine.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Space

Used to describe physically moving items to create space.

Illustration for Physical Space
Could you shift the boxes to one side for more room?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Clearing Focus

Indicates clearing an area for a specific activity.

Illustration for Clearing Focus
She cleared the desk to one side to set up her sewing machine.
Visual representation of the word "On/to one side"

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