aisle
A long, narrow space between rows of seats or shelves where people walk.
A narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves where people can walk.
A part of a big store, along one aisle, where one kind of thing is kept together.
A section of a supermarket or large store, usually along one aisle, where a particular type of product is grouped.
- Base: aisle
- Plural: aisles
across the aisle
1between opposing political parties
Relating to or involving members of an opposing political party, especially in a parliament or congress.
- The senator is known for working with colleagues across the aisle.
- The bill gained support from both sides across the aisle.
- They called for more cooperation across the aisle to solve the crisis.
aisle seat
1seat beside the aisle
A seat next to the aisle in a plane, bus, train, theater, or cinema.
- I prefer an aisle seat so I can get up easily.
- She asked the agent if any aisle seats were still available.
- On full flights, aisle seats go quickly.
both sides of the aisle
1members of all main parties
Members of all the main political parties in a parliament or congress.
- The proposal received support from both sides of the aisle.
- Leaders from both sides of the aisle condemned the violence.
- On this issue, there is rare agreement on both sides of the aisle.
on the aisle
1sitting next to the aisle
Sitting in a seat that is right next to the aisle.
- I like to sit on the aisle at the theater so I can leave quickly.
- The only seats left were on the aisle in the back row.
- He moved to a seat on the aisle to stretch his legs.
reach across the aisle
1cooperate with the other party
To try to work together with politicians from another party, usually to make or pass a law.
- The president promised to reach across the aisle to find a compromise.
- She has a record of reaching across the aisle on key issues.
- Voters want leaders who are willing to reach across the aisle.
reach across the aisle
1cooperate with political opponents
to work with politicians from the other main party
- The governor said she was ready to reach across the aisle on education reform.
- He built his reputation by reaching across the aisle to pass practical legislation.
- After the election, party leaders faced pressure to reach across the aisle.
- She reached across the aisle to pass the bill.
- The two parties must reach across the aisle.
rolling in the aisles
1audience laughing extremely hard
Laughing very hard, especially as an audience watching a show or movie.
- The comedian had the crowd rolling in the aisles.
- The movie was so funny that people were rolling in the aisles.
- Her jokes left the whole room rolling in the aisles.
walk down the aisle
1to get married in a wedding
To get married in a wedding ceremony, especially in a church, when the bride walks along the center aisle.
- They finally walked down the aisle after ten years together.
- She dreamed of walking down the aisle in a white dress.
- They plan to walk down the aisle next summer.
window or aisle
1question about seat preference
A question asking if someone wants a seat by the window or next to the aisle, usually on a plane.
- The agent smiled and asked, "Window or aisle?"
- When booking online, you can choose window or aisle.
- He always answers "aisle" when they ask, "Window or aisle?"