stood aside
Got out way
Stood aside is the past tense of stand aside, meaning to move out of the way or withdraw from a position.
Literally, someone stands aside to let others pass: She stood aside as the paramedics rushed in.
Figuratively, it means to remove oneself from involvement or competition: He stood aside so his colleague could take the promotion.
- step backCreate distance, literally/figuratively
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- waitDelay until later
- make roomClear space for something
- deferDelay or submit
yield · opt out · renounce · bow out · vacate · retreat · withdraw · took a back seat · pass · recused · gave way · disengage · relinquish · detach · abdicate · abstain · pause · resign
stood asideobstructed
Blocked from proceeding
blocked passage · barricaded · stood one's ground · impeded · cut off
stood asideintervened
Came between disputants
stepped in · got involved · interceded · jumped in · took action
stood asidestood one's ground
Refused to back down
dug in · asserted oneself · stood fast · took a stand · pushed forward
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