| 词组 | make way for |
| 释义 | Idiom make way formake way for (something) to create space for something else.Some fine old buildings have been torn down to make way for an ugly new parking garage. (redirected from make way for) make way1. To move aside so that someone or something can pass. We ask that everyone please make way for the students as they process down the aisle. Make way, people. Stretcher coming through. 2. To make progress. Have you made way on your novel at all? Last time we spoke you said you were stuck on the last chapter. make way (for someone or something)to clear a path for someone or something. Make way for the stretcher. Here comes the doctor—make way! make wayto make progress; to move ahead. (Originally nautical. See also make way (for someone or something).) Is this project making way? A sailboat can't make way if there is no wind. make way1. Allow room for passage, move aside, as in Please make way for the wheelchair. This expression was first recorded about 1200. 2. Also, make way for. Leave room for a successor or substitute, as in It's time he retired and made way for some younger professor. [Mid-1700s] 3. Progress, advance, as in Is this enterprise making way? [Late 1500s] For a synonym, see make headway. make ˈway (for somebody/something)make enough space for somebody/something; allow somebody/something to pass: Could you move your books to make way for the food?People made way for my wheelchair.make (one's) way1. To go forward; advance. 2. To succeed, especially in making a living. make way1. To give room for passage; move aside. 2. To make progress. |
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