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to stand aside
[phrase form: stand]
01
to temporarily withdraw from involvement or decision-making in a specific area or situation
Examples
Understanding the potential bias, the committee member decided to stand aside and abstain from voting on the matter.
Recognizing the need for a neutral perspective, the mediator advised the conflicting parties to stand aside and let him facilitate the conversation.
02
to move to the side, creating room for someone else to pass
Examples
In a courteous gesture, he decided to stand aside and let the elderly woman pass through the doorway first.
The gentleman politely offered to stand aside and allow others to board the bus before him.
