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

Tristan Stubbs was included in place of Ryan Rickelton in the middle-order while Corbin Bosch made way for Lizaad Williams. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Dubbed the Brooke, this style moved away from the stiffness of the ’70s to make way for a more natural and fresh look. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

But about 29 homes in the Wilmore neighborhood would be removed to make way for the highway, as well as parks. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

The old data center building that has been sitting vacant out beyond centerfield is slated to come down, making way for more development. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for make way

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