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Definition stand aside in American English

stand aside phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to move to one side in order to let someone go past you

Example

They quickly stood aside to let me pass.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
2

to let someone else have your job or position

Synonyms and related words
resign retire stand down
3

to not involve yourself in a situation, especially one that you should be trying to prevent

Synonyms and related words
bother abstain neglect
Definition stand aside in American English