side ‧ ways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ BrE AmE adverb
1 . to or towards one side:
A strong gust of wind blew the car sideways into the ditch.
2 . with the side, rather than the front or back, facing forwards:
They brought the piano sideways through the front door.
3 . if you are moved sideways at work, you are given a job that is different from, but is at the same level as, your old job:
He would be moved sideways, rather than demoted.
—sideways adjective :
a sideways glance
⇨ knock somebody sideways at ↑ knock 1 (13)