sideways

sideways
side|ways [ˈsaıdweız] adv
1.) to or towards one side
▪ A strong gust of wind blew the car sideways into the ditch.
2.) with the side, rather than the front or back, facing forwards
▪ They brought the piano sideways through the front door.
3.) if you are moved sideways at work, you are given a job that is different but is at the same level as your old job
▪ He would be moved sideways, rather than demoted.
>sideways adj
▪ a sideways glance
→knock sb sideways at ↑knock1 (13)

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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