Move over Meaning in English
expression
ˈmuv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
MOOV OH-ver
mˈuːv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
MOOV OH-vuh
Definition
To shift your position slightly to make space for someone or something else. Often used when sharing seats or asking someone to let you pass.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in daily conversation. Used to ask someone to slide aside, especially on benches, sofas, or in crowded spaces. Not used for moving large distances—only slight shifts. Polite to add 'please': 'Could you move over, please?'.
Spanish: hazte a un lado - muévetePortuguese (BR): dá espaço - saia do caminhoPortuguese (PT): dá espaço - sai do caminhoChinese (Simplified): 让一让 - 让开Chinese (Traditional): 讓一讓 - 讓開Hindi: हट जाओ - रास्ता दोArabic: تنحّى جانبًا - افسح المجالBengali: সরে আসো - একটু সরে দাঁড়াওRussian: подвинься - немного подвинутьсяJapanese: ちょっとずれる - 少し動くVietnamese: nhích ra - dịch raKorean: 옆으로 좀 움직이다 - 자리를 비켜주다Turkish: kenara çekil - biraz kayUrdu: ذرا ہٹ جاؤ - تھوڑا سا پیچھے ہٹناIndonesian: geser - minggir sedikit
Example Sentences
Can you move over so I can sit down?
basic
Please move over and let him pass.
basic
I asked her to move over a little on the bench.
basic
Hey, can you move over just a bit? There’s no room.
natural
She didn’t want to move over, so I had to stand.
natural
If you move over a tiny bit, we’ll all fit in the photo!
natural