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Move Sit Moved English Meaning Make Space Moving

Word move up (1)
Meaning

Meaning: If you move up, you make space for someone else to sit down by moving a little.

Synonym: move over

Example For example:

  • move up A couple got on the train, and I moved up a bit so they could sit down together.

  • move up If everyone moved up a little we could fit another person on the seat.

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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