to the side
idiom
1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The statue is leaning to the side.
—often + ofPull over to the side of the road.
2
: to a place that is on one side : away from other people
Please move/step to the side.
She took the boy to the side and told him to behave.
3
: in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside
Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment.
He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay.
They managed to put some money to the side every month.
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If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Founders and executives often shift between roles: CMO, chief people officer and in some cases, impromptu compliance officer, and as a result, strategic thinking gets pushed to the side.
—Niki Jorgensen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Chloe and Nicky’s convoluted and painful relationship and the mystery of Adam’s murder are tantalizing, but these storylines are often pushed to the side.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Jump your outside leg out to the side, then quickly bring your second leg to join it.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Founders and executives often shift between roles: CMO, chief people officer and in some cases, impromptu compliance officer, and as a result, strategic thinking gets pushed to the side.
—Niki Jorgensen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Chloe and Nicky’s convoluted and painful relationship and the mystery of Adam’s murder are tantalizing, but these storylines are often pushed to the side.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Jump your outside leg out to the side, then quickly bring your second leg to join it.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the side
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“To the side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20side. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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