Phrase guide

move with the times

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To adapt to changes, especially cultural changes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: keep up with the times, get with the times, get with it, get with the program

Antonyms: live in the past

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: met de tijd meegaan — Translations
  • Dutch: met zijn tijd meegaan — Translations
  • Finnish: seurata aikaansa — Translations
  • French: vivre avec son temps — Translations
  • Greek: πηγαίνω με την εποχή μου (pigaíno me tin epochí mou) — Translations
  • Greek: συμβαδίζω με την εποχή μου (symvadízo me tin epochí mou) — Translations
  • Polish: iść z duchem czasu — Translations
  • Polish: pójść z duchem czasu — Translations
  • Russian: идти́ в но́гу со вре́менем (idtí v nógu so vrémenem) — Translations