Move on
phrase
To stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or a difficult situation and start doing or thinking something different.
I think it's time to move on and put this painful experience behind us.
Often appears as...
- move on from something
- move on to something
phrase
To go or make progress, especially after stopping for some time.
After a brief rest at the checkpoint, the climbers decided to move on despite the increasing storm.
Often appears as...
- move on to the next step
- move on to the next stage
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To change your home, job, or situation, in order to improve or because you want different experiences.
Emma decided to move on since she didn't see any growth in her current job.
Often appears as...
- move on to a different job
- move on from a relationship
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To go away, esp. when you are not wanted or when you cause trouble.
The police asked the crowd of protestors to move on.
Often appears as...
- move on from a situation
- move on from a place
phrase
To stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or a difficult situation and start doing or thinking something different.
I think it's time to move on and put this painful experience behind us.
Often appears as...
- move on from something
- move on to something
phrase
To go or make progress, especially after stopping for some time.
After a brief rest at the checkpoint, the climbers decided to move on despite the increasing storm.
Often appears as...
- move on to the next step
- move on to the next stage
phrase
To change your home, job, or situation, in order to improve or because you want different experiences.
Emma decided to move on since she didn't see any growth in her current job.
Often appears as...
- move on to a different job
- move on from a relationship
phrase
To go away, esp. when you are not wanted or when you cause trouble.
The police asked the crowd of protestors to move on.
Often appears as...
- move on from a situation
- move on from a place
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Closure
Used when encouraging someone to emotionally let go of an issue.
It was a tough breakup, but it's healthier to move on.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Shift
Signals a change in topic during a conversation.
We've discussed this a lot, let's move on to another subject.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Closure
Used when encouraging someone to emotionally let go of an issue.
It was a tough breakup, but it's healthier to move on.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Shift
Signals a change in topic during a conversation.
We've discussed this a lot, let's move on to another subject.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Closure
Used when encouraging someone to emotionally let go of an issue.
It was a tough breakup, but it's healthier to move on.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Shift
Signals a change in topic during a conversation.
We've discussed this a lot, let's move on to another subject.
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