Stand aside

verb phrase

To move out of the way or to a different location.

Stand aside, let the doctor come through.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To move out of the way or to a different location

Often appears as...

  • please stand aside
  • stand aside please

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb phrase

To quit, resign or withdraw from a position or responsibility.

The manager decided to stand aside and let the new recruit take over.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To quit, resign or withdraw from a position or responsibility

Often appears as...

  • decided to stand aside
  • stand aside from responsibilities
verb phrase

To avoid getting involved in a situation or problem.

She knew she should help, but she chose to stand aside.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To avoid getting involved in a situation or problem

Often appears as...

  • chose to stand aside
  • stand aside from the situation

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb phrase

To move out of the way or to a different location.

Stand aside, let the doctor come through.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To move out of the way or to a different location

Often appears as...

  • please stand aside
  • stand aside please

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb phrase

To quit, resign or withdraw from a position or responsibility.

The manager decided to stand aside and let the new recruit take over.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To quit, resign or withdraw from a position or responsibility

Often appears as...

  • decided to stand aside
  • stand aside from responsibilities
verb phrase

To avoid getting involved in a situation or problem.

She knew she should help, but she chose to stand aside.
Visual representation of "stand aside" - To avoid getting involved in a situation or problem

Often appears as...

  • chose to stand aside
  • stand aside from the situation

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "stand aside"
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Emergency Use

Often used in emergencies to clear a path.

Illustration for Emergency Use
Stand aside! This is an emergency!
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Physical Movement

Literally involves stepping to one side.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Could you stand aside so I can open the door?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Politeness

Can be said politely, it's not always a command.

Illustration for Politeness
Please stand aside to let these people pass.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emergency Use

Often used in emergencies to clear a path.

Illustration for Emergency Use
Stand aside! This is an emergency!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Literally involves stepping to one side.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Could you stand aside so I can open the door?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Politeness

Can be said politely, it's not always a command.

Illustration for Politeness
Please stand aside to let these people pass.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emergency Use

Often used in emergencies to clear a path.

Illustration for Emergency Use
Stand aside! This is an emergency!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Literally involves stepping to one side.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Could you stand aside so I can open the door?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Politeness

Can be said politely, it's not always a command.

Illustration for Politeness
Please stand aside to let these people pass.
Visual representation of the word "Stand aside"

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