Make room Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move things or yourself to the side so there is enough space for something or someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to ask for physical space ('make room on the bench'), but can also mean adjusting plans for something new (e.g., 'make room for changes'). It is informal and polite when making requests. Do not confuse with 'room' as in a room of a house.
Spanish: hacer espacio - dejar sitioPortuguese (BR): dar espaço - abrir espaçoPortuguese (PT): dar espaço - abrir espaçoChinese (Simplified): 腾出空间 - 让位Chinese (Traditional): 騰出空間 - 讓位Hindi: जगह बनानाArabic: أفسح المجال - وفر مكانًاBengali: জায়গা করাRussian: освободить местоJapanese: スペースを空けるVietnamese: dọn chỗ - chừa chỗKorean: 자리를 만들다 - 공간을 비우다Turkish: yer açmakUrdu: جگہ بناناIndonesian: memberi ruang
Example Sentences
Please make room for the new chair.
basic
Can you make room on the shelf?
basic
They had to make room for more guests at the table.
basic
I had to make room in my suitcase for souvenirs.
natural
Could you make room for me to sit?
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We’ll have to make room in our schedule for the new project.
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