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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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Synonyms

keep up with adapt to stay current keep pace with evolve with go with the flow

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