Out of the way Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


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  1. . (a) On one side; hard to reach or find; secluded . (b) Improper; unusual; wrong.
Definitions
  1. . See under Out.

Webster 1913