Get moving

phrase

To start doing something quickly.

We're already late, so we should get moving.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To start doing something quickly

Often appears as...

  • let's get moving
  • need to get moving

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To leave a place or start a journey.

We've rested enough and now it's time to get moving.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To leave a place or start a journey

Often appears as...

  • time to get moving
  • ready to get moving
phrase

To make physical movement, especially after a period of rest or inactivity.

After a long day at work, it can be hard to get moving and exercise.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To make physical movement, especially after a period of rest or inactivity

Often appears as...

  • get moving and exercise
  • trying to get moving
phrase

To start doing something quickly.

We're already late, so we should get moving.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To start doing something quickly

Often appears as...

  • let's get moving
  • need to get moving

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To leave a place or start a journey.

We've rested enough and now it's time to get moving.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To leave a place or start a journey

Often appears as...

  • time to get moving
  • ready to get moving
phrase

To make physical movement, especially after a period of rest or inactivity.

After a long day at work, it can be hard to get moving and exercise.
Visual representation of "get moving" - To make physical movement, especially after a period of rest or inactivity

Often appears as...

  • get moving and exercise
  • trying to get moving
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "get moving"
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Urgency Expressed

Indicates the need to hurry with a sense of immediate action.

Illustration for Urgency Expressed
The exam starts in 10 minutes–get moving!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Task Initiation

Used to motivate someone to begin a task they may be delaying.

Illustration for Task Initiation
You won't finish your project unless you get moving on it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collective Action

Often used to encourage a group to start something together.

Illustration for Collective Action
Team, let's get moving on the fundraiser!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Expressed

Indicates the need to hurry with a sense of immediate action.

Illustration for Urgency Expressed
The exam starts in 10 minutes–get moving!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Task Initiation

Used to motivate someone to begin a task they may be delaying.

Illustration for Task Initiation
You won't finish your project unless you get moving on it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collective Action

Often used to encourage a group to start something together.

Illustration for Collective Action
Team, let's get moving on the fundraiser!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgency Expressed

Indicates the need to hurry with a sense of immediate action.

Illustration for Urgency Expressed
The exam starts in 10 minutes–get moving!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Task Initiation

Used to motivate someone to begin a task they may be delaying.

Illustration for Task Initiation
You won't finish your project unless you get moving on it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collective Action

Often used to encourage a group to start something together.

Illustration for Collective Action
Team, let's get moving on the fundraiser!
Visual representation of the word "Get moving"

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