Move over

phrasal verb

To shift your position in order to make space for someone or something else.

Please, move over so I can take a seat.
Visual representation of "move over" - To shift your position in order to make space for someone or something else.

Often appears as...

  • could you move over?
  • move over
phrasal verb

To change your job or duty, or hand over a job or duty to someone else.

After 5 years of being the team leader, he decided it was time to move over and let someone else try.
Visual representation of "move over" - To change your job or duty, or hand over a job or duty to someone else.

Often appears as...

  • move over for someone
  • temporarily move over
phrasal verb

To shift your position in order to make space for someone or something else.

Please, move over so I can take a seat.
Visual representation of "move over" - To shift your position in order to make space for someone or something else.

Often appears as...

  • could you move over?
  • move over
phrasal verb

To change your job or duty, or hand over a job or duty to someone else.

After 5 years of being the team leader, he decided it was time to move over and let someone else try.
Visual representation of "move over" - To change your job or duty, or hand over a job or duty to someone else.

Often appears as...

  • move over for someone
  • temporarily move over
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "move over"
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Physical Movement

Used when someone is physically moving to another spot, not just adjusting their position slightly.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hey, could you move over to the other couch?
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Making Room

It's often used to request someone to make enough space for others to sit or pass.

Illustration for Making Room
I need to get by; could you move over a bit?
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Immediate Reaction

The phrase implies a need for immediate action, without delay.

Illustration for Immediate Reaction
Move over quickly, the bus is coming through!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone is physically moving to another spot, not just adjusting their position slightly.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hey, could you move over to the other couch?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Making Room

It's often used to request someone to make enough space for others to sit or pass.

Illustration for Making Room
I need to get by; could you move over a bit?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Reaction

The phrase implies a need for immediate action, without delay.

Illustration for Immediate Reaction
Move over quickly, the bus is coming through!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone is physically moving to another spot, not just adjusting their position slightly.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hey, could you move over to the other couch?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Making Room

It's often used to request someone to make enough space for others to sit or pass.

Illustration for Making Room
I need to get by; could you move over a bit?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Reaction

The phrase implies a need for immediate action, without delay.

Illustration for Immediate Reaction
Move over quickly, the bus is coming through!
Visual representation of the word "Move over"

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