on the move

1. Making progress, advancing, as in Their technology is clearly on the move .

2. Busily moving about, very active, as in A nurse is on the move all day long . [Mid-1800s] Also see on the go .

3. Going from one place to another, traveling, as in Our troops are on the move again , or Ruth and Dick are always on the move, never staying put for more than a month or two . [Late 1700s]

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