get out of the way

VERB

finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve clinch close complete conclude do end make play out settle stop wind up wrap up

STRONG

cease crown culminate determine discharge effect execute finalize fold fulfill halt perfect scratch scrub shutter terminate ultimate wrap

WEAK

bag it break up bring to a close carry through come deal with hang it up have done with make short work of mop up put finishing touches on round off round up sew up shut down top off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence continue give up introduce neglect not finish start

STRONG

disregard forget ignore initiate leave schedule set up

Example Sentences

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“Unconscious bias,” he believes, will never get out of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

ICE’s policy lacks clear instruction, however, for its officers to get out of the way of moving vehicles where feasible.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

"That's all that they could do, there was nowhere to go, nowhere to get out of the way for them."

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Not only for your own safety but to get out of the way of the firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

Despite being totally disoriented, Brooklyn managed to spin onto her side and get out of the way just in time as Sydney crashed into the same spot with a splat.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

get out of the way

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