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make way

To progress through the water .

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  • Originally nautical
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Additional definitions for 'make way':

make wayTo make progress.
make wayTo give place or step aside.
make wayan instruction to get out of the way of someone else, usually because they are carrying something and need a clear pathway. Compare with gangway.
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