move on

verb

moved on; moving on; moves on

intransitive verb

: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.

We've got a lot to see so let's move on.

Examples of move on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show’s relevance waned, and some of us grew up, moved on, and stopped caring. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

The buck walked up to the dripper, sniffed it for a moment, and moved on. — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

The producer is also left holding the bag when everyone else has moved on. — Kim Jackson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for move on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon