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 Football fans know her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, can move on the field — and has some smooth touchdown dances. —

Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024 After wrapping in Puglia, the team moves on to London. —

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for move on

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