move along

The phrase 'move along' is versatile and commonly used in contexts ranging from project progression to directing people to leave a place.

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Definition

B1General

To continue without stopping or being distracted.

Example

Despite the interruptions, he managed to move along with his work.

B1General

To proceed to the next item or stage.

Example

Let's move along to the next topic on the agenda.

B2Law Enforcement

(informal)To instruct someone to leave a place or stop standing in a particular area.

Example

The officer told the bystanders to move along.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "move along":

move on move ahead move away move forward go along come along move around move it walk away move down go one's way move out only move play along step aside go on one's merry way get along go on move up jog on go away go by carry on move back go about one's business moving forward pass along move in move sideways walk away from pass by get going keep going stand aside go past come away go ahead make a move march on out of the way ride along make way back away take a walk shove on now go away go on then push along go about one's day all along