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move orderly

[muːv ˈɔːrdərli]
verb phrase
mover-se ordenadamente
1. to move in an organized, systematic, or disciplined manner; to proceed in a calm and controlled fashion
The soldiers moved orderly through the streets during the parade.
Os soldados moveram-se ordenadamente pelas ruas durante o desfile.
2. to relocate one's residence or possessions in a methodical way
We decided to move orderly by packing room by room.
Decidimos mudar-nos ordenadamente embalando quarto por quarto.
3. to proceed in an evacuation or mass movement in a calm, organized manner
Passengers were instructed to move orderly toward the exits.
Os passageiros foram instruídos a mover-se ordenadamente em direção às saídas.
Synonyms
move systematicallyproceed methodicallyadvance in an organized mannermove calmlyprogress in order
Antonyms
move chaoticallymove haphazardlyrushmove disorderlyscatter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mover-se ordenadamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
mover-se de forma organizada
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
se mover em ordem
more direct construction
Portugal
mover-se ordenadamente
formal and standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it moving
get in line
stay in formation
move with purpose
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