move off
B1 neutral intransitive
In simple words
Start moving away from where you were stopped.
Literal meaning: To go off and away from a place — largely transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
For a vehicle or group to start moving from a stationary position and travel away.
"The train moved off just as I reached the platform — I had to wait an hour for the next one."
2 B1 neutral
To leave a place or move away from a particular spot, used of people or animals.
"The herd of cattle slowly moved off down the lane when the farmer opened the gate."
Usage notes
Commonly used for vehicles (buses, trains, cars) departing from a stop. Also used for groups of people or animals beginning to move. Slightly more formal than 'pull away' in transport contexts.
Commonly used with
bus train convoy slowly quickly platform
Forms
Base
move off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves off
he/she/it
Past simple
moved off
yesterday
Past participle
moved off
have + pp
-ing form
moving off
continuous
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