Phrasal verb
move away
To move away means to leave a place and go to live somewhere else.
Meanings
to leave a place and go to live somewhere else
to change position so you are farther from something or someone
Definition
When you move away, you stop living in one place and start living in a different one. People often move away for a new job, school, or family reasons. It can also mean creating more physical distance from something or someone.
Examples
- I moved away after graduation to start my first job in another city.
- They moved away from the edge of the cliff when the wind got stronger.
- She moved away from her hometown because she wanted a fresh start.
- We moved away from the loud speakers to talk more easily.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "move away" (increase distance or relocate) with "move out" (leave a specific home or apartment).
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.