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

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move on

Langton said it was a move on the high bars he had competed "1,000 times and it is once that has happened".

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

And if so, how does theater move on in the face of obstacles that at times feel as though they are scattered across an increasingly difficult course?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

With the rise of AI, we move on to the next step: having computers read this material.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Government seed deposits move on government time,” said Jeff Judge of Chesapeake Financial Planners in Forest Hill, Md.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Strong Jonn reached over Rowan's shoulder and pushed gently at Marlie, as a signal to move on.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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