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Don't move

🇬🇧 UK //dəʊnt muːv// 🇺🇸 US //doʊnt muːv//

Meaning of Don't move

A command telling someone to remain in their current position.

In simple words: Do not change your position.

Don't move in a sentence

• When I entered the room, I shouted, "Don't move!" to catch their attention.
• The cat was about to jump, and I whispered, "Don't move!" to prevent it from falling.
• In a horror movie, the character always says, "Don't move!" when sensing danger.
• During the game, the referee yelled, "Don't move!" before the penalty shootout.
• I directed my dog, "Don't move!" while I adjusted its harness.

How to use Don't move

Use this phrase when you want someone to stay still. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, often used in urgent situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone command

Memory hint

Think of a statue—'don't move' means to stay like one.

Related words

Collocations with Don't move

• don't move an inch
• don't move your feet
• don't move closer
• don't move at all
• don't move forward

Synonyms for Don't move

• stay still
• halt
• freeze
• remain
• stop

Common mistakes with Don't move

• Learners sometimes say 'Don't moving' instead of 'Don't move'.
• Confused with 'Don't move on' which has a different meaning.
• Some may use 'Not move' which is incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about Don't move

What does Don't move mean?

Do not change your position.

What is the definition of Don't move?

A command telling someone to remain in their current position.

How do you use Don't move in a sentence?

When I entered the room, I shouted, "Don't move!" to catch their attention.

Can you give another example of Don't move?

The cat was about to jump, and I whispered, "Don't move!" to prevent it from falling.

What are synonyms for Don't move?

Common alternatives include stay still, halt, freeze, remain, stop.

What words go with Don't move?

It commonly pairs with don't move an inch, don't move your feet, don't move closer, don't move at all, don't move forward.

What are common mistakes when using Don't move?

Learners sometimes say 'Don't moving' instead of 'Don't move'. Confused with 'Don't move on' which has a different meaning. Some may use 'Not move' which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Don't move?

US: //doʊnt muːv//, UK: //dəʊnt muːv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Don't move?

Use this phrase when you want someone to stay still. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, often used in urgent situations.