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English / phrasal verb

step aside

B1
MEANING IN ENGLISH

to move out of the way for someone; or to resign from a position to let another take over

In context

01

The senior director agreed to step aside to give younger leaders a chance.

02

Pedestrians had to step aside to let the ambulance pass.

Synonyms

withdraw,resign,stand aside

Sources

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