to the side
idiom
1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The statue is leaning to the side.
—often + ofPull over to the side of the road.
2
: to a place that is on one side : away from other people
Please move/step to the side.
She took the boy to the side and told him to behave.
3
: in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside
Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment.
He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay.
They managed to put some money to the side every month.
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In 10 other cases, according to the review, people resisted arrest, some fleeing on foot, while in one instance, an agent briefly clung to the side of a moving car.
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Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As Morgan and Sasha chat it up at Noah’s family’s Purim party, a sad-eyed Esther stands off to the side, quietly watching the interaction.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pen3 comes with a clip for securing inside a jacket pocket when it's not magnetically attached to the side of the Air5 C, and there are replacement tips stowed inside its cap for easy swap out on the go.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As Morgan and Sasha chat it up at Noah’s family’s Purim party, a sad-eyed Esther stands off to the side, quietly watching the interaction.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pen3 comes with a clip for securing inside a jacket pocket when it's not magnetically attached to the side of the Air5 C, and there are replacement tips stowed inside its cap for easy swap out on the go.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the side
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“To the side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20side. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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