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to move along
[phrase form: move]
01
(of a process) to progress or develop in a smooth and satisfactory manner
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
along
Base verb
move
Present tense
move along
3rd person singular
moves along
Present participle
moving along
Past simple
moved along
Past participle
moved along
Examples
The negotiations are moving along smoothly, and both parties are reaching a consensus.
02
to progress or shift from one place to another, especially to make room for others
Intransitive
Transitive: to move along sb
Examples
After enjoying their time on the bench, the group decided to move along and let others have a seat.
03
to ensure that a process is progressing in a satisfactory and efficient manner
Transitive: to move along a process
Examples
He has successfully moved the process along by addressing critical issues promptly.
