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to move on
[phrase form: move]
01
to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup
Intransitive: to move on | to move on from an experience
Examples
After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on.
They have moved on from the hardships of the past and are now focused on personal growth.
02
to depart or leave a specific location
Intransitive
Examples
She quickly moved on after realizing the store was closed.
Groups of tourists often move on from one attraction to the next.
03
to transition or shift to a different topic or activity
Intransitive: to move on to a different topic
Examples
After finishing the first part of the presentation, they decided to move on to the next agenda item.
She frequently advises presenters on how smoothly to move on to the next topic.
04
(particularly of law enforcement) to instruct individuals to leave or distance themselves from a specific location
Transitive: to move on sb
Examples
The police arrived and had to move the onlookers on to ensure the safety of the accident site.
Law enforcement often needs to move people on to maintain order at accident scenes.
