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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“It’s important to get out of the way of the business. Stop being the owner. Get out of their hair and find something else to do,” said Ransom, who volunteers with the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

What I learned from this record is to let go and just be completely open — to get out of the way and feel my way through it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

“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

Despite being totally disoriented, Brooklyn managed to spin onto her side and get out of the way just in time as Sydney crashed into the same spot with a splat.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

get out of the way

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