Phrasal verb
move away
Meanings
to leave a place and go to live somewhere else
to change position so you are farther from something or someone
Definition
To move away means to leave a place and go to live somewhere else.
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.