make way
intjEtymology Originally nautical.
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- make headway
make way
verbEtymology Originally nautical.
1
Figuratively To make progress.
- He was starting to make his way in the world.
3
To give place or step aside.
- Many analysts say he remains Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president to make way for Medvedev2008 September 15, Philip P. Pan, “In Wake of Georgian War, Russian Media Feel Heat”, in Washington Post, page A14:
- Chelsea made two changes to the side that lost at Manchester United, with Frank Lampard making way for John Obi Mikel and Nicolas Anelka starting ahead of Didier Drogba.2011 September 24, Aled Williams, “Chelsea 4 - 1 Swansea”, in BBC Sport:
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- Two entrants shared this award for their work on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use for the benefit of the community, with the added result of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make way for housing.2021 December 15, Robin Leleux, “Awards honour the best restoration projects: The Network Rail Community Award: Saltash and Stow”, in RAIL, number 946, page 58:
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- under way