Meaning
- To leave a place of residence, usually because you're relocating or no longer living there.
- To move someone or something from some place.
- To leave a specific area or space, like a room or building.
Today's Sentences
01
Does that mean you’re moving out?
Situation
So, I just got a job in a different city.
Does that mean you’re moving out?
Well, I can’t commute from here.
I really liked having you as a roommate.
02
Do you mind moving out of the way?
Situation
Do you want the bookshelf here?
Sure.
Do you mind moving out of the way?
Sorry, I’ll stand over here.
Writer's Note
"Move out" is an intransitive and separable phrasal verb.
- Intransitive: "Move out" does not require a direct object. You don't need an object to complete the sentence.
Correct Example:They decided to move out after six years in the apartment.
Incorrect Example: They decided to move out the apartment. - Separable: The verb move and the particle out can be separated in some contexts. You can place the object (for ex. belongings, furniture) between the verb and the particle.
Separable Example: We need to move all our things out of the house by tomorrow.
Inseparable Example: We need to move out of the house by tomorrow.
Related words: Abandon, depart, disappear, exit, go, go away, quit, vacate, withdraw.
