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move on

1. To proceed away from a particular place or area. Move on, guys—there's nothing to see here.
2. To force or cause someone or something to proceed from a particular place or area. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "move" and "on." Move those guys on—they're just getting in the way here.
3. To stop focusing on someone or something in order to progress with other tasks or one's life. We don't have a lot of time left, so let's move on to the last items on the agenda. I hear my ex-boyfriend is dating again. I guess he's really moved on.
4. To take action on something. I'll move on that issue when it becomes more urgent.
5. To advance on someone with romantic interest. Are you trying to move on my girlfriend? Why are you always flirting with her?
See also: move, on
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move someone or something on

to cause someone or something to move onward or out of the way. Please move those people on. They are in the way. The officers worked hard to move the crowd on.
See also: move, on

move on (to something)

to change to a different subject or activity. Now, I will move on to a new question. That is enough discussion on that point. Let's move on.
See also: move, on

move on someone

to attempt to pick up someone; to attempt to seduce someone. Don't try to move on my date, old chum. Harry is trying to move on Tiffany. They deserve each another.
See also: move, on

move on something

to do something about something. I will move on this matter only when I get some time. I have been instructed to move on this and give it the highest priority.
See also: move, on

move on

to continue moving; to travel on; to move along and not stop or tarry. Move on! Don't stop here! Please move on!
See also: move, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

move on

Continue moving or progressing; also go away. For example, It's time we moved on to the next item on the agenda, or The police ordered the spectators to move on. [First half of 1800s]
See also: move, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

move on someone

in. to attempt to pick up someone; to attempt to seduce someone. (Collegiate.) Don’t try to move on my date, old chum.
See also: move, on, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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References in periodicals archive
"After joining Move On, I realised that I really enjoy volunteering and helping in the warehouse environment."
DHARMA MACGREGOR, 18 DHARMA was assigned a mentor through Move On.
He said: "I ended up in the care system and found out about Move On through my social worker.
"I heard about Move On and decided to apply for a position as a trainee development worker and I got it.
DOUGIE WEMYSS, 48 HOMELESS Dougie was referred to Move On through the Glasgow Drugs Crisis Centre.
"Move On gave me space away from the chaos that my life was at that time."
The confidence that Move On has given me helped me apply for a place on a music course.
Everything that Move On has taught me will continue to help me in the future."
YAN WU, 18 YAN moved to Edinburgh from China with his mum and was referred to the Move On mentoring service by a member of staff at the Multi-Cultural Family Base in the city's Leith.
"My social carer introduced me to Move On and during that time I joined a lot of sporting activities and communications, which helped improve my self-esteem.
CHARLENE MCKELLAR, 28 They're like a family CHARLENE was living in hostel accommodation when she came across Move On.
"I ended up volunteering at Move On, helping others with education and training.
"Move On are like one big family and once you are involved with the service, you won't look back."
TERESA BELL, 25 Thanks for support TERESA got crucial support from Move On after losing her job.
She said: "I was disheartened and it was Move On who picked me up again.
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