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.

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Last year’s 9-3 team started as many as 17 transfers, including stars like Jaxson Dart and Jared Ivey who were there for multiple seasons, most of whom have moved on. —

Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 While they are undoubtedly affected by this intense stress, the likelihood is once all is said and done, their careers will recover, their brands will pivot, and Hollywood will move on. —

Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Aurora residents will each get to vote for one mayoral candidate, and the two candidates with the highest number of votes in the Feb. 25 primary will move on to the April 1 general election. —

R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 Neither have confirmed, but both have since moved on. —

Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for move on