English

Verb

move out

1. To vacate one's place of residence or employment.

   We must move out before the end of the month or we'll be paying extra rent.

   • 1977, Billy Joel, “Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)”, The Stranger, Columbia Records:

     Who needs a house out in Hackensack?

     Is that all you get for your money?

     ... If that's movin' up then I'm movin' out.

2. To leave one's present location.

   Alright, troops, line up and move out!

Derived terms

• move out to move up

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