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move about(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1. (to move frequently)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. trasladarse
After moving about constantly, we decided to settle down on a farm.Después de trasladarnos constantemente, nos decidimos a instalarnos en una granja.
2. (to move to and fro)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. moverse de acá para allá
The students were whispering and moving about when the teacher came in.Los alumnos susurraban y se movían de acá para allá cuando entró la profesora.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
3. (to move from one place to another)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. mover de acá para allá
Will you quit moving my things about? I can never find anything!¿Dejarías de mover mis cosas de acá para allá? ¡Nunca consigo encontrar nada!
4. (to move around an area)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. moverse por
A herd of children was moving about the garden waiting to be fed.Un tropel de niños se movía por el jardín esperando que les dieran comida.
5. (to relocate)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. trasladar
The company has had to move some of its employees about, but they compensate their people well.La empresa ha tenido que trasladar a algunos empleados, pero pagan bien su a gente.
6. (to move frequently)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. trasladarse por
Michael had moved about the country a fair bit and found that he fancied this particular country village.Michael se había trasladado por el país bastante y encontró que le gustaba este pueblo campesino en particular.
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