Not in another person's path or line of movement; having moved aside so as not to obstruct them.
2.
General Englishinformalcolloquial
Removed or eliminated as an obstacle to someone's plans or actions; made to be no longer in someone's way (sometimes used euphemistically for being removed or neutralized).
3.
General Englishinformal
To avoid contact with someone or to keep at a distance to prevent interference or conflict.