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

Culinary Experiences All 8 million New Yorkers bring unique perspectives and ways of life to the city, which makes way for many vibrant neighborhoods with a wide array of foods to try. — Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

The result was that in Aerial Fantasy — an unofficial league that’s closing to make way for the official game — almost every successful team was built around the same handful of players. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026

Its first location was demolished to make way for Santa Fe Street reconstruction. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

The former Promenade Mall was demolished this year to help make way for the new 52-acre project. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make way

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway