move

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Pronunciation
/muːv/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of moving; a movement.

Example Sentences
  • A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.
2 Definition

An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

Example Sentences
  • He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.
3 Definition

A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.

Example Sentences
  • She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.
4 Definition

The event of changing one's residence.

Example Sentences
  • The move into my fiancé's house took two long days.
5 Definition

A change in strategy.

Example Sentences
  • I am worried about our boss's move.
6 Definition

A transfer, a change from one employer to another.

7 Definition

The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

Synonyms
play
Example Sentences
  • If you roll a six, you can make two moves.
Verb
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

Synonyms
stir
Example Sentences
  • A ship moves rapidly.
2 Definition

To act; to take action; to begin to act

Synonyms
get moving stir
Example Sentences
  • Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!
3 Definition

To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

Example Sentences
  • I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.
4 Definition

(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

Example Sentences
  • My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine.
5 Definition

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

Synonyms
impel stir
Example Sentences
  • The horse moves a carriage.
6 Definition

To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

Example Sentences
  • She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board.
7 Definition

To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

Example Sentences
  • This song moves me to dance.
8 Definition

To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

Synonyms
affect trouble
Example Sentences
  • That book really moved me.
9 Definition

To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

Example Sentences
  • I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform.
10 Definition

To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

11 Definition

To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

12 Definition

To apply to, as for aid.

13 Definition

To request an action from the court.

Example Sentences
  • An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order.
14 Definition

To bow or salute upon meeting.

15 Definition

To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)