move
verb
\ ˈmüv
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moved;
moving
Definition of move
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a(1)
: to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
moved into the shade
(2)
: to proceed toward a certain state or condition
moving up the executive ladder
(3)
: to become transferred during play
checkers move along diagonally adjacent squares
(4)
: to keep pace
moving with the times
b
: to start away from some point or place : depart
It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving.
c
: to change one's residence or location
decided to move to the city
2
: to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment
moves in the best circles
3
: to change position or posture : stir
ordered him not to move
4
: to take action : act
The time has come to make up your mind and move.
5a
: to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way
pushed a button and the machine began moving
b
: to show marked activity
after a lull things really began to move
c
: to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn
6
: to make a formal request, application, or appeal
moved that the meeting adjourn
7
: to change hands by being sold or rented
goods that moved slowly
1a(1)
: to change the place or position of
moved the chair to a different part of the room
(2)
: to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : budge
The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved.
b
: to transfer (something, such as a piece in chess) from one position to another
moved the bishop to take the knight
2a(1)
: to cause to go or pass from one place to another with a continuous motion
move the flag slowly up and down
(2)
: to cause to advance
moved the troops closer to the enemy
b
: to cause to operate or function : actuate
this button moves the whole machine
c
: to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity
news that moved them from their torpor
3
: to cause to change position or posture
moved his lips but not a sound was heard
4
: to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : persuade
the report moved us to take action
5a
: to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of
deeply moved by such kindness
b
: to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion
the story moved her to tears
b
: to make a formal application to
7
: to propose formally in a deliberative assembly
moved the adjournment motion
8
: to cause (the bowels) to void
9
: to cause to change hands through sale or rent
The salesman moved three cars today.
move house
British
: to change one's residence
move
nounDefinition of move (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act of moving a piece (as in chess)
b
: the turn of a player to move
2a
: a step taken especially to gain an objective : maneuver
a move to end the dispute retiring early was a smart move
b
: the action of moving from a motionless position
c
: one of a pattern of dance steps
d
: a change of residence or location
e
: an agile or deceptive action especially in sports
on the move
1
: in a state of moving about from place to place
2
: in a state of moving ahead or making progress
said that civilization is always on the move
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