Meaning of the word "move away from" in English

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

move away from

US /muːv əˈweɪ frʌm/
UK /muːv əˈweɪ frɒm/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to leave a place or person

Example:
It was hard for her to move away from her hometown.
The cat decided to move away from the dog.
2.

to change one's opinion or focus from something

Example:
It's time to move away from old traditions and embrace new ideas.
The company decided to move away from its original business model.