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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

Further down the Kia assembly line a machine that installs the cars' air conditioning systems plays a bit of Mozart as it moves forward to warn people to get out of the way.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

ICE’s policy lacks clear instruction, however, for its officers to get out of the way of moving vehicles where feasible.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

He motions for me to get out of the way so he can see the screen.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson