make a move

phrase

British, informal

: to leave a place

It's been a lovely evening, but it's time we were making a move.

Examples of make a move in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Suitors are expected to make a move for Harry Amass, United’s 19-year-old left-back. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

There has been talk of whether someone will make a move to force him out of the role. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

If the 2025 season was any indication, schools are no longer waiting until December to make a move on firing their head coach. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The Panthers are currently at their 91-man training camp roster limit; in other words, the team will need to make a move to free up a roster spot for Trask to fill. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make a move

• approve
• disprove
• improve
• remove
• reprove
• disapprove
• groove
• prove