Definition of Out of the way

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"

Definition of Out of the way

1. Adjective. remote or secluded ¹

2. Adjective. unusual or out of the ordinary ¹

3. Adjective. improper or offensive ¹

4. Adjective. (idiomatic) not obstructing or hindering; not in the way ¹

5. Adjective. (idiomatic) taken care of ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Out Of The Way

out of the blue
out of the blue(p)
out of the box
out of the chute
out of the corner of one's eye
out of the frying pan, into the fire
out of the frying pan and into the fire
out of the frying pan into the fire
out of the loop
out of the money
out of the mouths of babes
out of the ordinary
out of the picture
out of the question
out of the running
out of the way (current term)
out of the woods
out of thin air
out of this world
out of touch
out of town
out of towners
out of true
out of tune
out of use(p)
out of view
out of wedlock
out of whack
out of work
out on one's ear

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