Leave the field clear for somebody

Meaning:

• If you leave the field clear for somebody, you stop competing with them. This, in consequence, gives them a better chance to succeed.

Example sentence:

I realized it was time to stop competing with Alice. She had always been much better than me so I decided to leave the field clear for her so that she could become the manager.


Questions for you to answer:

1. When did you last think it'd be better to leave the field clear for somebody?
2. In what situations do you think it's better to leave the field clear for somebody? When, on the other hand, is it wise not to?
3. What character features does a person have to have to be able to leave the field clear for somebody easily?
4. How would you characterize somebody who is never willing to clear the field?