move on

phrasal verb

moved on; moving on; moves on

: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.

Let's put that issue aside and move on.

We should move on to the next item on the list.

After 10 years working for one company, she felt it was time to move on to a new job.

Examples of move on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Approximately 25 evacuees had come in Saturday, mainly to get information, before moving on to area hotels. —

Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 June 2024 Those were instrumental for Patterson, who said working on a book-in-progress was very different from his usual process, which typically starts with an extensive 60- to 80-page outline and only moves on to drafting once all of the beats are solidified. —

Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Animals will move on and disperse once they are grown. —

Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 The winners will move on to the general election Nov. 5. —

Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for move on

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