move on

British  

verb

1. to go or cause (someone) to leave somewhere

2. (intr) to progress; evolve

   football has moved on since then

3. (intr) to put a difficult experience behind one and progress mentally or emotionally

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move on Idioms  

1. Continue moving or progressing; also go away. For example, It's time we moved on to the next item on the agenda, or The police ordered the spectators to move on. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

If you see him on the 19th hole having a drink, tip your golf hat and move on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The lessons: Be an active listener, and if you make a mistake, move on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Under California’s election rules, the top two vote-getters move on to the general election regardless of party preference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Holloway, from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, said: "I wanted to just move on, however my lovely mum suggested that I don't delete my stuff just yet because you never know how time heals you."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

You write that down, then move on to the next set of numbers, until you have the whole message.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Related Words

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