farsi da parte

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to make oneself aside”.

Verb

fàrsi da parte (first-person singular present mi fàccio da parte, first-person singular past historic mi féci da parte, past participle fàtto da parte, first-person singular imperfect mi facévo da parte, second-person singular imperative fàtti da parte)

1. (idiomatic) to step aside

   Synonyms: ritrarsi, ritirarsi

   1. to move out of the way
   2. to make room for others by withdrawing from a position
      • 2020 September 24, “Usa, Trump non si impegna per un trasferimento pacifico del potere [US, Trump does not commit to a peaceful transfer of power]”, in la Repubblica‎^[1]:

        Donald Trump non si impegna a farsi da parte in caso di sconfitta.

        Donald Trump is not committing to step aside in case of a defeat.