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step aside

vb. 1 (context intransitive idiomatic English) to move out of one's way 2 (context intransitive idiomatic English) to make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service 3 (context intransitive idiomatic English) to deviate from the right or proper path 4 (context intransitive idiomatic English) to walk to a little distance; retire for the occasion