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."
inseparable
move with
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To adapt to or keep pace with changing times, trends, or a group.
In plain English
To change and grow along with something — not being left behind.
What does "move with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To physically move in the same direction as something — the idiomatic sense requires a leap.
Actually means
To change and grow along with something — not being left behind.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "move with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
times trends change era crowd market
How to conjugate "move with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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