move on — 2 meanings

One phrase, 2 meanings. Learn them one at a time, then test yourself.

phrasal verb2 meanings

Meaning 1 · most common

continue after a change or difficulty

  • move on from sth

To stop focusing on something in the past, especially after a problem or loss, and start thinking about the future or doing something new.

Example

A: Are you still upset about the argument?
B: Not really. I’ve decided to move on.

Tell it apart

After the breakup, she moved on.

  • left it behind emotionally

Let's move on to question two.

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Next meaning: go and speak to someone else
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