make way

• S'écarter ou libérer le passage pour laisser passer quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou avancer dans une direction donnée en se frayant un chemin.

To clear a path or move aside so that someone or something can pass through, or to make progress or advance in a particular direction.

1. Clear a pathB1formal

   To move aside or create space for someone or something to pass.

   s'écarter

   • The crowd made way for the ambulance.
   • Please make way for the VIP guests.
   • The security guards asked everyone to make way for the parade.

2. Allow progress or changeB2formal

   To allow something new to happen or develop by removing obstacles or old systems.

   laisser place à

   • Old traditions must make way for new ideas.
   • The outdated regulations made way for more modern policies.
   • The old building was demolished to make way for a new shopping center.