make way

fare largo, fare spazio

Spostarsi o essere rimosso perché qualcuno passi o qualcos’altro prenda il proprio posto.

In inglese semplice: To move aside or be removed so someone or something else can pass or take your place.

• Please make way for the children.
• The crowd made way as the ambulance approached.
• Old shops were demolished to make way for new flats.

Come si usa: make way for someone/something (Cars moved aside to make way for the ambulance.)

Sinonimi: move aside, step aside, give way

Espressioni comuni: make way for someone, make way for something

progredire, farsi strada

Andare avanti o ottenere più successo.

In inglese semplice: To move forward or become more successful.

• We are beginning to make way.
• Despite the setbacks, the team made way with its research.
• He worked hard to make his way in the world.

Come si usa: make one’s way in something (She made her way in the business world.)

Sinonimi: progress, advance

Espressioni comuni: make way slowly, make way steadily

avanzare, fare rotta

Detto di una barca, avanzare nell’acqua.

In inglese semplice: If a boat does this, it moves forward through the water.

• The boat began to make way.
• With its engine running, the ship made way against the current.
• The vessel could barely make way in the strong wind.

Come si usa: make way through something (The ship made way through rough seas.)

Sinonimi: advance, move forward

Espressioni comuni: make way slowly, make way ahead

largo!, fate spazio!

Si dice per chiedere alle persone di spostarsi e lasciar passare.

In inglese semplice: You say this to tell people to move aside so you or something else can pass.

• Make way, please!
• Make way! This box is heavy.
• Make way for the doctor!

Come si usa: make way for someone/something (Make way for the stretcher!)

Sinonimi: move aside, coming through

Espressioni comuni: make way please, make way everyone