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move around

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmuv əˈraʊnd/ · UK /ˌmuːv əˈraʊnd/

move around means: To go to different positions or places within an area.

verb

CHANGE POSITIONA2

To go to different positions or places within an area.

  • There is enough space to move around.
  • The children moved around the classroom.
  • Try to move around during long flights.

How to use it: move around + place (We moved around the room to get a better view.)

Similar words: move about

Opposites: stay still

Common phrases: move around freely, move around something, move around outside

CHANGE HOMES OFTENB1

To live in several different places, changing your home often.

  • We moved around a lot when I was young.
  • Her family moves around because of her father's job.
  • Did you move around much as a child?

Similar words: relocate frequently

Opposites: settle down

Common phrases: move around often, move around frequently, move around constantly

Questions about move around

What does move around mean?

To go to different positions or places within an area.

What is move around in other languages?

Türkçe: dolaşmak · Español: moverse · Français: se déplacer · Deutsch: sich bewegen · Italiano: muoversi · 日本語: 動き回る

How do you pronounce move around?

In American English /ˌmuv əˈraʊnd/; in British English /ˌmuːv əˈraʊnd/.

How do you use move around in a sentence?

There is enough space to move around. The children moved around the classroom.

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