English · Common Verbs

move on

/muːv ɒn/

[/muːv ɒn/]

proceed; recover

Intermediateverb

Definition

To leave one place, topic, or situation and continue to the next. It can also mean to recover emotionally.

Example

Let's move on to the next question.

Let's move on to the next question.

Etymology

From 'move' plus 'on', describing continued forward movement.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in conversations and for emotional recovery.

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