make way

phrase

1

: to give room for passing, entering, or occupying

… many of the old villas were being torn down to make way for high rises …

—William Murray

2

: to make progress

Examples of make way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Afterward, the 43-year-old building will make way for Scotia Place, which will serve as the Flames’ new home next season. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Advertisement The controversial and costly demolition of the White House East Wing to make way for a new ballroom has drawn criticism across party aisles. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026

Village West Parkway, between Speedway Boulevard and west of Hollywood Casino Boulevard, will be closed through September to make way for construction. — Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Prior to that, the property was the longtime home of The Dairy Hut, which was demolished to make way for The Dairy Barn, Leighty said. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for make way

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