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.

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The timing of the sale was a shock to much of the organization, though the decision to move on was less surprising. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 When something didn't fit the pattern, a person made a call and moved on. — Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Ehudin and eight other golfers moved on to the par-4, 385-yard 10th, where Ehudin made an up-and-down to save par. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for move on

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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