move around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My dad was in the military, so we used to move around.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move, around.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “move around” mean?
To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
Is “move around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.