Move to Meaning in English
expression
ˈmuv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MOOV to, MOOV tə, MOOV ti
mˈuːv/ /tˈuː
MOOV too
Definition
To change your place of living, work, or activity to a new location; to go and start living or being in a different place.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for relocating to physical places (home, city, country, office). Often followed by a place: 'move to London'. Not for temporary stays—use 'go to' or 'travel to' in those cases. Informal and formal usage are both common.
Spanish: mudarse a - trasladarse aPortuguese (BR): mudar para - mudar-se paraPortuguese (PT): mudar para - mudar-se paraChinese (Simplified): 搬到Chinese (Traditional): 搬到Hindi: में जाना (स्थान के लिए)Arabic: ينتقل إلىBengali: স্থানান্তরিত হওয়া - চলে যাওয়া (নতুন স্থানে বাস করতে)Russian: переехатьJapanese: 引っ越すVietnamese: chuyển đếnKorean: 이사하다Turkish: taşınmakUrdu: منتقل ہوناIndonesian: pindah ke
Example Sentences
We will move to a new apartment next month.
basic
Sara wants to move to London for her job.
basic
Why did you move to this town?
basic
After college, I decided to move to New York and start fresh.
natural
If you ever move to the countryside, give me a call.
natural
They're thinking about whether to move to a bigger place or just renovate.
natural