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move around

A2 neutral both
In simple words

Go to different places or change where you are, either in a small space or in life generally.

Literal meaning: To go around in various directions — largely transparent.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To change physical position, moving from place to place within an area.

"The physiotherapist said it was important to move around every hour to keep the blood circulating."

2 A2 neutral

To frequently change where you live or work.

"She moved around a lot in her twenties, living in four different countries before settling in Canada."

3 A2 neutral

To reposition or rearrange objects.

"We moved the furniture around until the room felt more spacious."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Very versatile and common. Used for physical movement in a space, for relocating homes or jobs, and for rearranging objects. The phrase 'move around a lot' is very natural when describing a nomadic lifestyle.

Commonly used with

lot freely house country furniture workplace

Forms

Base
move around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves around
he/she/it
Past simple
moved around
yesterday
Past participle
moved around
have + pp
-ing form
moving around
continuous

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