Move off
verb
To start moving from a stationary position or place.
After fixing the flat tire, the driver was able to move off.
Often appears as...
- the car moves off
- she moved off quickly
verb
To leave a topic and start discussing another one.
In the meeting, he moved off the agenda and discussed a different subject
Often appears as...
- move off the subject
- move off the topic
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To start moving from a stationary position or place.
After fixing the flat tire, the driver was able to move off.
Often appears as...
- the car moves off
- she moved off quickly
verb
To leave a topic and start discussing another one.
In the meeting, he moved off the agenda and discussed a different subject
Often appears as...
- move off the subject
- move off the topic
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Move off refers to the action of a vehicle or person starting to move.
The athlete waited for the signal to move off.
Pro Tip 2/3Traffic Context
Often used to describe vehicles in traffic situations, from cars to bikes.
When the light turned green, the cars started to move off.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Action
Implies an action happening shortly after a pause or stop.
He quickly checked the map before moving off again.
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