Meaning of the word "move away" in English

What does "move away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

move away

US /muːv əˈweɪ/
UK /muːv əˈweɪ/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to leave the place where you live and go to live in another place

Example:
My family decided to move away to a different city for better opportunities.
It's hard to move away from your hometown, but sometimes it's necessary.
2.

to move physically to a different position, often to create space or distance

Example:
Please move away from the edge of the platform.
The crowd began to move away as the police arrived.