moves, moved, moving
to move on
phrasal verb
To leave a place or situation and go to another
- 1After the meeting, we decided to move on to the next topic.
- 2Once the project was completed, she was ready to move on to a new challenge.
When you stop being in one place or stop doing something, and then you go to a new place or start doing something different, you are changing where you are or what you are doing. It means you don't stay in the same situation; you go forward.
People often say "It's time to move on" after a breakup or when leaving a job, meaning it's time to stop thinking about the past and start focusing on something new.
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at the platform
Catching the Next Train
Rebecca
Looks like our train is delayed again.
Anthony
Yeah, maybe it's time to move on and find another way to get there.
Rebecca
Good idea, let's check the bus schedule.
Anthony
Alright, let's not waste any more time here.
at a store
Choosing the Perfect Gift
Kimberly
I think we've spent enough time here looking at necklaces.
Ashley
You're right. Maybe it's time to move on and check out the bracelets.
Kimberly
Good idea, let's see what they have over there.
Ashley
I hope we find something perfect for Mom.
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Similar to "to move on":
- 1proceed
- 2advance
