Definition of "out of the way" in inglés

Adjective

1. Alternative form of out-of-the-way (“remote or secluded”).

2. Unusual or out of the ordinary.

3. Improper or offensive. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Adverb

1. Unusually or excessively.

Prepositional phrase

1. So as not to obstruct or hinder; not in the way.

   • Please move your bike out of the way.
   • I was elbowed out of the way by the bouncer.

2. Taken care of; handled.

   • Now that the main problems are out of the way, we can start working on the details.