make way verb 3exclamation 1forms 3 verb3 •To give place or step aside.Many analysts say he remains Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president to make way for Medvedev — 2008 •To progress through the water. •(figurative) To make progress.He was starting to make his way in the world. exclamation1 •An instruction for someone to get out of the way, usually because the speaker is carrying something and needs a clear pathway. formsmade way · making way · makes way