Out of the way

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phrasal adjective

Placed or moved aside, or off the path.

Please move your bike out of the way. People are trying to walk on the sidewalk.
Visual representation of "out of the way" - Placed or moved aside, or off the path

Often appears as...

  • move something out of the way
  • step out of the way
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Physical Movement

Refers to physically moving objects or oneself to avoid blocking a path or space.

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Please put your bag out of the way; someone might trip over it.
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Spatial Position

Describes an item or a person being aside from the main area of activity or attention.

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Move the chair out of the way so we can play a game on the floor.
Visual representation of the word "Out of the way"

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