Definition
To move all of one's possessions and relocate to a new place of residence.
搬家迁居
Due to work commitments, they decided to up sticks and move to another city.
由于工作上的承诺,他们决定搬家并搬到另一个城市。
Tired of the city's hustle and bustle, they chose to up sticks and move to the countryside.
厌倦了城市的喧嚣,他们选择搬家搬到乡下。
After the economic downturn, many families were forced to up sticks and leave their familiar neighborhoods.
经济衰退后,许多家庭被迫搬家离开熟悉的社区。