make way

• Освободить путь или отойти в сторону, чтобы кто-то или что-то могло пройти, или продвигаться в определённом направлении.

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.

   Расступиться

   • 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.

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   • 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   • The outdated regulations made way for more modern policies.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.