move with
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To change and grow along with something — not being left behind.
Literal meaning: To physically move in the same direction as something — the idiomatic sense requires a leap.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To adapt to or keep up with changing fashions, technology, or social norms (almost always 'move with the times').
"The company had to move with the times and adopt a fully digital workflow."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To travel or go somewhere as part of a group.
"She moved with the rest of the team to the new office in Bristol."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Most commonly heard in the phrase 'move with the times,' which means to modernise or keep up with social and technological change. Less commonly used outside this collocation.
Commonly used with
times trends change era crowd market
Forms
Base
move with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves with
he/she/it
Past simple
moved with
yesterday
Past participle
moved with
have + pp
-ing form
moving with
continuous
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