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scoot over

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scoot over

to slide sideways while seated. Scoot over and let me sit down. If you scoot over, we can get another person in this row.

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scoot over

Move to the side, especially to make room. For example, If you scoot over a little I'll have room to sit down. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

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scoot over

v.

1. To move or slide to the side: Can you scoot over so that I can sit down?

2. To move or slide something to the side: Scoot your chair over so we can talk.

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