make way

Verb

make way (third-person singular simple present makes way, present participle making way, simple past and past participle made way)

1. (figuratively) To make progress.
   • He was starting to make his way in the world.
2. To progress through the water.
3. To give place or step aside.
   • Many analysts say he remains Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president to make way for Medvedev2008 September 15, Philip P. Pan, “In Wake of Georgian War, Russian Media Feel Heat”, in Washington Post, page A14
   • Chelsea made two changes to the side that lost at Manchester United, with Frank Lampard making way for John Obi Mikel and Nicolas Anelka starting ahead of Didier Drogba.2011 September 24, Aled Williams, “Chelsea 4 - 1 Swansea”, in BBC Sport

   Synonyms:

   give place, give way

Interjection

1. An instruction for someone to get out of the way, usually because the speaker is carrying something and needs a clear pathway.