move out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Leave a residence
Why “out”? Movement goes from inside to outside.
“My roommate moved out last week.”
“Our neighbours moved out when their baby was born.”
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move in
A contrast learners often mix up
Start living in a new home; Approach in order to take action or attack; Start sharing a home with a romantic partner
move on
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue your life after a difficult event; Change to a new topic, place or job; (of police) order people to leave a place
move up
A contrast learners often mix up
Shift to a higher position or rank
break out
Same out pattern: departure
(of war, fire or disease) Start suddenly; Escape from a locked or guarded place
burst out
Same out pattern: departure
Suddenly start laughing, crying, or making another strong sound; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) Suddenly begin loudly
check out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a hotel after paying; Look at or examine
get out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Leave home to meet people or enjoy free time; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
head out
Same out pattern: departure
Begin travelling toward somewhere
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