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

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After a year with the Razorbacks, Malzahn moved on to become the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Tulsa. Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 However, conviction is low, with market pricing on Tuesday indicating a 60% probability of a rate increase — a level generally considered a rule-of-thumb dividing line for whether the Fed will move on rates. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Flanigan plans to continue locking in as the Irish move on from their Week 1 win and look toward Week 2 against Rice. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Developing financial independence, getting used to co-parenting, and moving on from heartbreak are frequent themes of her Instagram posts. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for move on

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of move on was in 1690

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“Move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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