step aside verb4 •To move out of the way of somebody or something.I stepped aside to let her pass. •(figurative) To make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service.She added: “Today I ask Donald Trump to step aside and for the RNC to replace him with Gov. Mike Pence.” — 2016 •To walk to a little distance; retire for the occasion. •To deviate from the right or proper path; to err or stray. formsstepped aside · stepping aside · steps aside