move away(
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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.).
1. (to step to the side)
a. apartarse
Move away from the window! There's a riot in the street.¡Apártate de la ventana! Hay un disturbio en la calle.
2. (to change residence)
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.).
3. (to put at a distance)
a. apartar
Security moved the crowds away from the street so that president's security detail could pass.La seguridad apartó a la multitud de la calle para que pudiera pasar la cuadrilla de seguridad del presidente.
b. alejar
Madison made a face and moved the plate of Brussels sprouts away.Madison hizo una cara de desagrado y alejó el plato de col de Bruselas.
move away
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.).
1. (general)
a. apartar, retirar
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
2. (from window, person)
a. apartarse, retirarse
3. (from house)
a. mudarse
move away
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