English / phrasal verb
stand aside
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To step to one side to let someone pass, or to withdraw to allow someone else to take over
In context
01
The senior volunteer decided to stand aside so that younger leaders could manage the relief mission.
02
We cannot simply stand aside and do nothing while vulnerable families are suffering from cold.
Synonyms
step aside,make way,step down
Antonyms
intervene,take charge,obstruct
Collocations
stand aside for someone,stand aside and watch,politely stand aside