move over
To slide or shift to the side so someone else can fit or take your place.
Meanings
To move to one side so that there is room for someone or something else.
"Could you move over a little? I need somewhere to sit."
To allow someone else to take your job, role, or dominant position.
"It's time for the older generation to move over and let younger leaders take charge."
"Move over, Silicon Valley."
— The Economist, headline, c. 2019
To change lanes or shift position while driving.
"The police officer signalled for the driver to move over to the right lane."
In its literal sense, commonly used when asking someone to shift on a seat or bench. Figuratively, it implies someone is being replaced or superseded, sometimes with a dismissive tone.
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