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

Bailey is shifting some operations to other parcels of land owned by the company to make way for the development, Appert previously said. — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

The Today chapter came to abrupt end with his firing in 2008 to make way for Justin Webb. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Shakira and the world’s cutest dancers Of course the halftime event made way for Shakira to take center stage— er, field. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Pedestrians holler their support and cars make way for the annual Juneteenth parade. — Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for make way

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