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Definition move over in American English

move over phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to change your position in order to make space for someone or something else

Example

She moved over to let me pass.

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2

to stop doing something in order to let someone else do it

Example

They seem to expect older musicians to move over so that the younger ones can get a chance.

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3

to start to do something in a different way

Example

Most companies moved over to direct payments years ago.

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Definition move over in American English