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

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

Rhymes for make a move

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