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.

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What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 At the same time, banks don’t have to wait for the Fed to make a move. — David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 The 15-time Champions League winners feel well-positioned should Gabriel make a move. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Short added that Manatee County is considering pay-to-park systems at the Manatee Public Beach and the Coquina Beach parking lot, putting pressure on Anna Maria to make a move. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make a move

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“Make a move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20move. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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