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"move" — same verb, different meanings

Phrasal verbs built on "move" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.

move in

to start living in a new home

to begin living in a different house, apartment, or place, especially after moving your belongings there.

We’re going to move in next weekend, once the painting is finished.

move on

continue after a change or difficulty

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

After losing his job, it took him a while to move on and look for new opportunities.

move on to

start discussing or doing something new

to stop focusing on the current topic or activity and begin a new one.

After finishing the budget report, let's move on to the marketing plan.

move out

leave home to live elsewhere

to leave the place where you live, usually your home, and go to live in another place.

After finishing university, I decided to move out of my parents' house.

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