scoot over
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To quickly move a little bit sideways so someone else can fit.
Literal meaning: To scoot (move quickly) over to one side — transparent.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To move a short distance to the side while seated to make room for another person.
"Scoot over a bit — I need to sit down too."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 informal
To move a short distance quickly to a nearby location.
"I'll just scoot over to the shop and be back in ten minutes."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday American and British English. Usually a request or command. Used on sofas, seats, benches, or in a car. Also used to mean moving a short distance quickly in general.
Commonly used with
bench couch seat car sofa bed
Forms
Base
scoot over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scoots over
he/she/it
Past simple
scooted over
yesterday
Past participle
scooted over
have + pp
-ing form
scooting over
continuous
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