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Move over

/muːv ˈəʊvə/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To shift one's position to make space for another person or thing.

  • Could you move over a little so I can sit down?
  • The passengers had to move over to let more people in.

2. To relocate or defer to allow someone else to assume a position or role, often used in professional or competitive contexts.

  • After ten years in the role, it was time for the CEO to move over for his successor.
  • With the new coach joining, the old one decided to move over and take a new position.

3. To change focus or attention to a different topic or task.

  • Let's move over to the next item on our agenda.
  • After discussing the sales figures, the meeting moved over to marketing strategies.

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