push aside
To move something out of the way, or to ignore something on purpose.
Meanings
To move someone or something physically out of the way.
"He pushed aside the boxes blocking the doorway and stepped inside."
To deliberately ignore or suppress feelings, worries, or doubts.
"She pushed aside her fears and walked onto the stage to give her speech."
To marginalise or dismiss someone by ignoring their contributions or removing them from a position.
"Several experienced managers were pushed aside when the new director took over."
Used both literally (physically moving things) and figuratively (ignoring emotions, dismissing people). The figurative sense often carries a slightly negative connotation — something important is being suppressed or overlooked.
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