step aside

1. Withdraw, make room for a replacement, as in The senior researcher decided to step aside for a younger colleague . [Second half of 1900s]

2. Move out of the way, as in Please step aside—I've got my arms full of groceries . This usage was first recorded in 1530.

Example Sentences

Case had to step aside from an investigation into Downing Street parties after it emerged he had hosted an event during lockdown.

From BBC

Mr. Nadler, 77, the dean of New York’s congressional delegation, has made it clear he has no plans to step aside.

From New York Times

Farrell, who will temporarily step aside after Saturday's game to focus on his British and Irish Lions duties, has opted to retain Prendergast in the number 10 jersey.

From BBC

Biden did not step aside earlier, so Harris had the additional challenge of a very limited timeline to make her case to the voters.

From Salon

Then he waited too long to step aside, depriving the Democrats of a wider field of new candidates and a longer campaign run.

From Salon

Related Words

• avert
• bypass
• dodge
• escape
• evade
• fend off
• shun
• sidestep
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