out of the way

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out of the way

The movers placed the heavy box out of the way in the corner of the room.

Definition
  1. Adverb Phrase:
    • Removed from a position of obstruction or interference: Placed so as not to block a path, hinder movement, or be in the immediate area of activity.
    • Dealt with or completed, especially something difficult or necessary: Referring to a task or obligation that has been finished and no longer requires attention.
    • In a remote or isolated location; not on a main or convenient route: Situated far from populated areas or common paths of travel.
    • Unusual, improper, or not typical: Deviating from what is normal, expected, or characteristic.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb Phrase:
    • Please move your bicycle out of the way so people can pass. (Removed from obstruction)
    • Once we get this meeting out of the way, we can focus on the project. (Dealt with/completed)
    • The cabin is beautiful but very out of the way. (In a remote location)
    • His angry outburst was completely out of the way for someone usually so calm. (Unusual/not typical)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be/get/keep someone or something out of the way": To remove, deal with, or position a person or thing so they are no longer an obstacle, a concern, or in a prominent place.

    • The CEO got his main competitor out of the way. (Made them no longer a threat)
    • Let's keep these confidential files out of the way of visitors. (Ensure they are not accessible or visible)

  • "to go out of one's way": To make a special or inconvenient effort to do something.

    • Note: This is a distinct, common idiom related to the phrase. It means to exert extra effort, often beyond what is required or convenient.
Variants and Related Words
  • Out-of-the-way (adjective): Used before a noun to describe something remote, secluded, or unusual.
    • We discovered an out-of-the-way bookstore in the old part of the city. (Remote/secluded)
    • It was an out-of-the-way remark that surprised everyone. (Unusual)
Synonyms
  • Obstruction sense: Aside, clear, to one side.
  • Completed sense: Finished, done, settled, resolved.
  • Remote sense: Remote, isolated, off the beaten path, secluded.
  • Unusual sense: Atypical, aberrant, odd, out of character.
Related Phrases

  • Get something out of the way: To complete a task, especially an unpleasant or necessary one.

    • I want to get this paperwork out of the way before lunch.

  • Put something out of the way: To place something in a location where it is not an obstruction; can also euphemistically mean to kill someone.

    • Please put those tools out of the way when you're done. (Store them safely)
    • The villain wanted to put the witness out of the way. (Murder them)
Related Idioms

  • Go out of one's way: To make a special effort, often beyond what is normal or convenient.

    • She went out of her way to make us feel welcome.

  • Out of harm's way: In a safe place, protected from danger.

    • We moved the children out of harm's way during the storm.
out of the way

The movers placed the heavy box out of the way in the corner of the room.

Adverb
  1. so as not to obstruct or hinder
    • put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it
  2. dealt with; disposed of
    • I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way
  3. murdered
    • the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way
  4. in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
    • the restaurant is top-notch, but a little out of the way
  5. improper; amiss;
  6. extraordinary; unusual
    • such erratic behavior was out of the way for him

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