Step aside Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Used when someone needs to clear a path by moving their body. The security guard said, 'Step aside,' and the crowd moved. Pro Tip 2/3Polite Request Often used with 'please' to make a courteous request for passage. Could you step aside, please? I need to get through. Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Sometimes implies haste, used in emergencies or quick movements. Hurry and step aside! The cart is coming!