out of the way meaning and definition

OUT OF THE WAY adverb

Definition of out of the way (adverb)

1. extraordinary; unusual
   • "such erratic behavior was out of the way for him"
2. improper; amiss;
3. 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. murdered
   • "the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way"
5. dealt with; disposed of
   • "I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way"
6. so as not to obstruct or hinder
   • "put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it"