7.2.3 Move toward something

Use this domain for words referring to moving toward, in the direction of, or near something or some place. The words in this domain should refer to moving in the direction of a place, but should not require that the person actually arrived. Some languages (such as German and Polish) distinguish 'go on foot' from 'go in a vehicle'.

Louw Nida Codes: 
15E Come Near, Approach
  • What words refer to moving toward a place?
    move toward, go toward, head toward, go in the (general) direction of
  • What words refer to moving near something?
    approach, move near, come near, move in on
  • What words refer to two things moving toward each other?
    converge, be on a collision course
  • What words refer to the place toward which a person is moving?
    destination, goal

    • 7.2.3.1 Move away

    Use this domain for words referring to moving away from a place.

  • What words refer to moving away from something?
    move from/away/away from, go away, get away, retreat, back off, run away, come from

    • 7.2.3.2 Go

    Use this domain for words referring to moving away from the speaker. In Australian languages many movement words are marked for direction toward or away from the speaker.

  • What words refer to moving away from the speaker?
    go (away), leave here/this place, get out of here
  • What do people say when they want someone to go away?

    • 7.2.3.2.1 Come

    Use this domain for words referring to moving toward the speaker.

  • What words refer to moving toward the speaker?
    come, come here
  • What do people say when they want someone to come?

    • 7.2.3.3 Leave

    Use this domain for words referring to moving away from a place.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15D Leave, Depart, Flee, Escape, Send
  • What words refer to leaving a place?
    leave, depart, departure, go away, withdraw, take your leave, scram, skedaddle, beat it, set out, hit the road, quit (a place), absent yourself, slip away, vacate, make yourself scarce,

    • 7.2.3.3.1 Arrive

    Use this domain for words referring to arriving at a place.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15F Come, Come To, Arrive
  • What words refer to arriving at a place?
    arrive, arrival, reach, get to, come to, attain, land, landing, advent

    • 7.2.3.4 Move in

    Use this domain for words related to moving into something, such as a house or an area.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15H Come/Go Into
  • What words refer to moving into an area or space?
    move in, go in, go into, enter
  • What words refer to moving toward the center of something?
    move inwards,

    • 7.2.3.4.1 Move out

    Use this domain for words related to moving out of something, such as a house or area.

  • What words refer to moving out of an area or space?
    move out, go out, come out, get out, emerge, exit, exodus, issue, leave,
  • What words refer to an opening where something can move out?
    exit, outlet, vent, mouth, opening, way out

    • 7.2.3.5 Move past, over, through

    Use this domain for words referring to moving past, over, or through something.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15C Pass, Cross Over, Go Through, Go Around
  • What words refer to moving past something?
    move past, move by, bypass, go around, go by, stop by, zoom by, zip by
  • What words refer to passing someone or something, which is moving in the same direction?
    pass
  • What words refer to overtaking someone of something, which is moving in the same direction?
    come up with, catch up with, overtake
  • What words refer to moving over something?
    move over, walk over, run over, overrun
  • What words refer to moving through something?
    pass through
  • What words refer to moving across something, such as a river, road, mountain range, or some other dividing line?
    move across, go across, cross, go to the other side

    • 7.2.3.6 Return

    Use this domain for words referring to returning to a place--to go back to a place you earlier left.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15G Return
  • What words refer to returning to a place?
    return, come back, move back