scoot over
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
informal
Meaning: To move sideways to make room
挪一挪腾出空间
Correrse para hacer sitio
横にずれて場所を空ける
옆으로 비켜 자리를 만들다
To shift position to create space for others.
移动位置给别人让出空间。
Cambiar de posición para dejar espacio a otros.
他の人のためにスペースを作るために位置をずらすこと。
다른 사람이 들어올 수 있도록 몸을 옆으로 옮기는 것을 말한다.
Base verb: scoot
Particle: over
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- Scoot over so I can sit. 挪一挪让我坐下Córrete para que me siente座れるようにちょっとずれて내가 앉을 수 있게 옆으로 좀 비켜 줘.
- She scooted over on the bench. 她在长凳上挪了挪Se corrió en el banco彼女はベンチで横にずれた그녀는 벤치에서 옆으로 비켰다.
- Can you scoot over a bit? 你能挪一下吗?¿Puedes correrte un poco?ちょっとずれてもらえる?조금만 옆으로 비켜 줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: seating, space, sharing
Tone: casual
✓ Do Say
- Scoot over挪一挪Correrseちょっとずれて옆으로 좀 비키다
Origin & History
From quick, small movements.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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