move
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
moves;
moved;
moving
moves;
moved;
moving
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOVE
1
a
[+ object]
:
to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another
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He moved the chair closer to the table.
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It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care.
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The breeze moved the branches of the trees.
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The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved. [=budged]
b
[no object]
:
to go from one place or position to another
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The boat moved [=rocked] slowly from side to side as the wind rose.
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The branches moved gently in the breeze.
2
a
:
to cause (your body or a part of your body) to go from one position to another
[+ object]
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She was unable to move her legs.
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Nobody moved a muscle. [=nobody moved at all; everyone was very still]
[no object]
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The dancers moved gracefully.
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Nobody moved.
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She was so frightened that she could hardly move.
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I moved over so that she could sit next to me.
b
[no object]
:
to go or walk from one place to another
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We moved into the shade.
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The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit.
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People were moving (about/around) freely.
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We could hear someone moving around upstairs.
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move along
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They moved closer to each other and spoke in whispers.
3
[+ object]
a
:
to cause (something) to go to a specified place or to proceed in a specified way
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The records show that she moved large amounts of money to a foreign bank account.
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He lacks enough support to move his proposals through the legislature.
b
:
to cause (something) to happen at a different time
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The meeting has been moved [=changed] to this afternoon.
4
always followed by an adverb or preposition
:
to go to a different and usually higher position
[no object]
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The team has moved into second place.
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She has been steadily moving up the corporate ladder.
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Congratulations on your promotion. It's nice to see how you're moving up in the world.
[+ object]
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A win will move the team into second place.
5
a
:
to go to a different place to live
[no object]
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We've had to move twice in the past year.
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He didn't like small towns and decided to move to the city.
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We're planning to move into a new apartment.
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He moved (away) with his family to California.
[+ object]
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He moved his family to California.
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(Brit) We've had to move house twice in the past year.
b
:
to go to a different place to work or do business
—
see also moving 3
[no object]
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The company is moving from New York to Chicago.
[+ object]
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The company is moving its offices from New York to Chicago.
6
[+ object]
a
:
to affect the feelings of (someone)
:
to cause (someone) to feel an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy
—
see also moving 2
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The sad story of his childhood moved us deeply.
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I was greatly moved by his story/kindness.
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He's not easily moved to anger. [=he does not become angry easily]
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His story moved us to tears. [=it affected us so strongly that we cried]
b
:
to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
— followed by to + verb
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The report moved [=persuaded] me to change my mind.
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His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
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I felt moved [=compelled] to speak.
c
:
to cause (someone) to feel or think in a different way
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We were unable to move him from his convictions.
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He would not be moved.
7
[no object]
:
to take action
:
act
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We need to move quickly to close this deal.
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He was waiting for the right time to move against his enemies.
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She hasn't yet moved on their recommendations.
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We must move [=proceed] very carefully to avoid offending them.
8
a
:
to formally make a suggestion or proposal at a meeting
[no object]
— + for
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She moved for an adjournment.
[+ object]
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She moved to adjourn the meeting. = She moved that the meeting be adjourned.
b
[no object]
law
:
to make a formal request to a court of law or judge for something to be done or happen
— + for
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His lawyer moved for a mistrial.
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The plaintiff moved for a retrial.
9
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object]
:
to make progress
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The plot of the novel moves [=develops] slowly.
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They're moving closer to making a decision.
10
informal
:
sell
[+ object]
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a store that moves a lot of merchandise
[no object]
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The products have been moving slowly.
11
[no object]
informal
:
to go fast
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When the police car passed us it was really moving.
12
[no object]
:
to spend time with a particular group of people or at a particular level of society
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She moves in high circles. [=she is friendly with wealthy and powerful people]
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She and her sister move in very different circles. [=they are friendly with very different groups of people]
13
[no object]
informal
:
to leave a place
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It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving. [=going]
14
:
to cause a piece in a game (such as chess or checkers) to go from one place to another
[+ object]
[no object]
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It's your turn to move.
as/when the spirit moves you
get moving
informal
:
to start moving or going quickly
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We need to get moving [=hurry] or we'll miss the show.
move ahead/along
1
:
to make progress
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The project is finally starting to move ahead.
2
:
to go on to something else
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Let's move along [=move on] to the next item.
move heaven and earth
:
to work very hard to do something
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He vowed that he would move heaven and earth to finish the project on schedule.
move in
[phrasal verb]
1
:
to start living in a house, apartment, etc.
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I remember when our neighbors first moved in.
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He's planning to move in with his girlfriend.
2
move in on (someone or something)
:
to move closer or nearer to (someone or something that you are trying to reach, get, etc.)
— often used figuratively
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The police moved in on [=closed in on] the wanted criminal.
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The police moved in on the criminal's hideout.
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The lion was moving in on its prey.
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Our competitors are trying to move in on our territory. [=trying to get control of our territory]
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He was trying to move in on my girlfriend. [=trying to take my girlfriend from me]
move it
US, informal
:
to start moving or going quickly
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We'd better move it if we don't want to be late.
move on
[phrasal verb]
:
to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.
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Let's put that issue aside and move on.
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We should move on [=move ahead] to the next item on the list.
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After 10 years working for one company, she felt it was time to move on to a new job.
move out
[phrasal verb]
:
to leave your house, apartment, etc., and go to live somewhere else
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He was 20 when he moved out of his parents' house.
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Her lease ends next month, so she'll have to move out (of her apartment) soon.
2
move
/ˈmuːv/
noun
plural
moves
2
move
/ˈmuːv/
noun
plural
moves
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOVE
[count]
1
:
an act of moving your body or a part of your body
:
movement
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fancy dance moves
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He made a sudden move that scared away the squirrel.
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an athlete who has some good moves
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No one made a move toward the exits. [=no one moved toward the exits]
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The policeman warned him not to make any false moves.
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He was afraid to make a move.
2
:
an action
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The police are watching his every move. = The police are watching every move he makes. [=the police are watching everything he does]
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No one is sure what his next move will be.
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He was waiting for her to make the first move. [=to act first]
3
:
the act of moving to a different place
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He's preparing for his move to California.
4
:
something done to achieve a desired result or goal
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Starting her own business was a risky/bold move.
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In a move to attract new customers, the company has decided to devote more money to advertising.
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a smart/wise move
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a good career move [=something done to help a person's career]
5
:
an act of moving a piece in a game (such as chess or checkers)
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the opening moves in a game of chess
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It's your move. [=turn]
get a move on
informal
:
to start moving or going quickly
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We'd better get a move on if we don't want to be late.
make a move
British, informal
:
to leave a place
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It's been a lovely evening, but it's time we were making a move.
on the move
1
:
moving or going from place to place
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As a young man, he was always on the move.
2
:
making progress
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After a slow start, the project is finally on the move.
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a civilization on the move
put the moves on
US, informal
:
to do or say things in an effort to start a sexual relationship with someone
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He accused me of trying to put the moves on his girlfriend.
