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.

Examples of move on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

The actors interacted with clay during the presentation, building large feet, hands and noses before turning the stage over to athletes who wore the brand and gyrated around the space and performed gymnastics-style moves on a rack. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Miami could also move Kadyn Proctor to right tackle, the position most think Miami’s 2026 first-round pick is destined to play once Jackson moves on. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

At least in the Dornan fiasco, Republicans finally dropped their investigation and moved on. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for move on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon