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move over

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmuv ˈoʊvɚ/ · UK /ˌmuːv ˈəʊvə/

move over means: To change position, or change something’s position, so there is room for someone or something else.

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To change position, or change something’s position, so there is room for someone or something else.

  • Please move over a little.
  • She moved over so I could sit down.
  • Can you move the table over to make room?

How to use it: move over for someone/something (Please move over for the new passenger.); move something over (Move the chair over so I can get through.)

Similar words: shift over, scoot over

Common phrases: move over a little, move over one seat, move over something

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What does move over mean?

To change position, or change something’s position, so there is room for someone or something else.

What is move over in other languages?

Türkçe: yana kaymak · Español: hacerse a un lado · Français: se pousser · Deutsch: rüberrutschen · Italiano: spostarsi · 日本語: 横にずれる

How do you pronounce move over?

In American English /ˌmuv ˈoʊvɚ/; in British English /ˌmuːv ˈəʊvə/.

How do you use move over in a sentence?

Please move over a little. She moved over so I could sit down.

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