move off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To start moving.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Driver Cerr spent so long complaining to us about the quality of the coal that we had barely time to get into coach No. 51, the oldest type of third-class six-wheeler, as we moved off.
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).
Common questions
What does “move off” mean?
To start moving.
Is “move off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.