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move out |
1. v. To vacate one's place of residence or employment. |
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We must move out before the end of the month or we'll be paying extra rent. |
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2. v. To leave one's present location. |
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Alright, troops, line up and move out! |
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move |
1. v. (intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another. |
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A ship moves rapidly. |
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I was sitting on the sofa for a long time, feeling too lazy to move. |
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2. v. (intransitive) To act; to take action; to begin to act |
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to move in a matter |
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out |
See also individual phrasal verbs such as come out, go out, put out, take out, pull out, and so on. |
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1. adv. Away from the inside or the centre. |
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The magician pulled the rabbit out of the hat. |
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2. adv. Away from home or one's usual place. |
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Let's eat out tonight |
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