Definition
to vacate a position or role, allowing someone else to assume it.
Before the new leader took office, the old CEO decided to stand aside and make way for him.
The manager informed the team that he would stand aside to allow the younger talent to shine.
In this election, he chose to stand aside in support of other candidates.
to move aside to create space for another person.
Passengers need to stand aside when the train arrives to allow disembarking travelers to exit safely.
Drivers must stand aside to create space for pedestrians to walk by.
He stood aside as he saw the children playing on the slide to avoid interrupting their fun.