STAND ASIDE


Meaning of STAND ASIDE in English

If someone stands aside , they resign from an important job or position, often in order to let someone else take their place. ( BRIT; in AM, use stand down )

The President said he was willing to stand aside if that would stop the killing.

= stand down

PHRASAL VERB : V P

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