Definitions

get out of the way

VERB

finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve clinch close complete conclude do end make play out settle stop wind up wrap up

STRONG

cease crown culminate determine discharge effect execute finalize fold fulfill halt perfect scratch scrub shutter terminate ultimate wrap

WEAK

bag it break up bring to a close carry through come deal with hang it up have done with make short work of mop up put finishing touches on round off round up sew up shut down top off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence continue give up introduce neglect not finish start

STRONG

disregard forget ignore initiate leave schedule set up

Example Sentences

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“Unconscious bias,” he believes, will never get out of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Such emergency closures came with little or no warning, ProPublica found, forcing pilots to suddenly upend their flight plans and change course in heavily trafficked airspace to get out of the way of falling debris.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

Our job really is to curate, help them plan, and then get out of the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

"I just want to see Lamine Yamal get the ball and everybody else get out of the way," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

Jack gave May what he hoped was enough time to get out of the way below, then took a deep breath and jumped into the hole after her.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

get out of the way

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