move over

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Verb move over has 1 sense

move over, give way, give, ease up, yield - move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"
--₁ is one way to move
Sample sentence:
These cars won't move over

Definitions from the Web

Move Over

Meaning:

1. A request or command for someone to vacate his or her seat or position in order to make space for someone else.

2. To change or shift one's position to make room for someone.

3. To attract attention or gain recognition, typically by surpassing someone or something in a remarkable way.

Part of Speech:

Phrasal verb

Senses:

1. Move Over:

To physically change or shift one's position to make room for someone else.

Example sentences:

Could you please move over a bit, so I can sit down?
The woman politely asked the person next to her to move over and give her some space.

2. Move Over:

To attract attention or gain recognition by surpassing someone or something in a remarkable way.

Example sentences:

With his latest invention, he has definitely made a name for himself and asked everyone to move over.
The young athlete's remarkable performance on the field made everyone else move over as she became the new star player.

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