stand aside

verb3

1. •
   To step sideways to make a space for someone else.

   • Stand aside, please, so the doctor can get through.
2. •
   To resign a job or position voluntarily so that someone else can have it instead.

   • It's time he stood aside and let a more qualified person do the job.
3. •
   To temporarily recuse oneself from action or decision-making in some domain.

   • The minister will stand aside during the investigation.