距きょ離りを開あける

expression, ichidan verb

open up distance; create space

Used when physically or metaphorically distancing oneself from others, such as in social situations or while driving.

• 前まえの車くるまと距きょ離りを開あけて走はしってください。

  Please drive while keeping some distance from the car ahead.

• 彼かれは苦にが手てな人ひととは自し然ぜんと距きょ離りを開あける。

  He naturally keeps his distance from people he's not comfortable with.