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What does “make way for something” mean?

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Rebecca

To "make way for something" is a pretty common idiom. It is used to express the idea that you provide a space or an opportunity for something else. In this case it means to make it possible for something newer or better to be built or organised. Ex: The old library is being demolished to make way for a parking garage. Ex: Make way for the new students to get through.

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