move out
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To take all your stuff and stop living somewhere.
Literal meaning: To physically move in an outward direction — fairly transparent.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To leave a home or rented accommodation permanently.
"She decided to move out of her parents' house when she got her first job."
"I had to move out of my apartment because the landlord raised the rent."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To withdraw from a position or area, especially in a military or organized context.
"The troops were ordered to move out at dawn."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B1
idiomatic
informal
To begin moving or to get going (informal command).
"Come on, let's move out — we're already late."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used both for leaving rented accommodation and owned homes. Common in both British and American English. Can also be used in military contexts meaning to depart or advance.
Commonly used with
apartment house flat lease tenant roommate
Forms
Base
move out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves out
he/she/it
Past simple
moved out
yesterday
Past participle
moved out
have + pp
-ing form
moving out
continuous
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