Step aside

phrasal verb

To move to a side to let someone pass.

Please step aside, you're blocking the way.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To move to a side to let someone pass

Often appears as...

  • can you step aside?
  • step aside please
phrasal verb

To resign or withdraw from a position or undertaking.

He decided to step aside from his role as CEO.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To resign or withdraw from a position or undertaking

Often appears as...

  • step aside from the role
  • he decided to step aside

Usage tips

Circumstantial

phrasal verb

To move away or stand back so that someone else can do something.

I stepped aside so he could fix the computer.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To move away or stand back so that someone else can do something

Often appears as...

  • stepped aside to let
  • step aside so that
phrasal verb

To move to a side to let someone pass.

Please step aside, you're blocking the way.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To move to a side to let someone pass

Often appears as...

  • can you step aside?
  • step aside please
phrasal verb

To resign or withdraw from a position or undertaking.

He decided to step aside from his role as CEO.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To resign or withdraw from a position or undertaking

Often appears as...

  • step aside from the role
  • he decided to step aside

Usage tips

Circumstantial

phrasal verb

To move away or stand back so that someone else can do something.

I stepped aside so he could fix the computer.
Visual representation of "step aside" - To move away or stand back so that someone else can do something

Often appears as...

  • stepped aside to let
  • step aside so that
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Movement

Used when someone needs to clear a path by moving their body.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The security guard said, 'Step aside,' and the crowd moved.
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Polite Request

Often used with 'please' to make a courteous request for passage.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you step aside, please? I need to get through.
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Urgency

Sometimes implies haste, used in emergencies or quick movements.

Illustration for Urgency
Hurry and step aside! The cart is coming!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone needs to clear a path by moving their body.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The security guard said, 'Step aside,' and the crowd moved.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Request

Often used with 'please' to make a courteous request for passage.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you step aside, please? I need to get through.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Urgency

Sometimes implies haste, used in emergencies or quick movements.

Illustration for Urgency
Hurry and step aside! The cart is coming!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone needs to clear a path by moving their body.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The security guard said, 'Step aside,' and the crowd moved.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Request

Often used with 'please' to make a courteous request for passage.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you step aside, please? I need to get through.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Urgency

Sometimes implies haste, used in emergencies or quick movements.

Illustration for Urgency
Hurry and step aside! The cart is coming!
Visual representation of the word "Step aside"

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