Move aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈmuv/ /əˈsaɪd
MOOV uh-SYD
mˈuːv/ /ɐsˈaɪd
MOOV uh-SYD
Definition
To step or move out of someone's way or to the side, usually to allow them to pass or give space.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a polite or firm command: 'Please move aside'. Less formal than 'step aside'. Often heard in crowded places or emergencies. Not used for emotional or metaphorical distancing.
Spanish: hacerse a un lado - apartarsePortuguese (BR): sair da frente - afastar-sePortuguese (PT): sair da frente - afastar-seChinese (Simplified): 让开 - 让一边Chinese (Traditional): 讓開 - 讓一邊Hindi: साइड में हो जाओ - हटोArabic: تنحَّ جانبًا - ابتعدBengali: সরে দাঁড়ান - পাশে সরে যানRussian: отойти в сторону - посторонитьсяJapanese: 脇にどく - 横に避けるVietnamese: tránh sang một bên - nhích sang bênKorean: 옆으로 비키다 - 비켜나다Turkish: kenara çekilmek - yol vermekUrdu: پرے ہٹنا - ایک طرف ہوناIndonesian: menyingkir - bergeser ke samping
Example Sentences
Please move aside so others can enter.
basic
He told the children to move aside.
basic
The dog refused to move aside from the doorway.
basic
Could you move aside a bit? I'm trying to get through.
natural
The crowd quickly moved aside when the ambulance arrived.
natural
If you move aside, I'll have more space to work on this.
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