motion

/mˈə‍ʊʃən/

/ˈmoʊʃən/

Motion

the process or act of moving or changing place

synonyms : movement

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

synonyms : gesture

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

synonyms : motility

a state of change

the act of changing location from one place to another

synonyms : move

a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

synonyms : question

an illusion of movement created by displaying a series of still images of a moving object in quick succession

a piece of machinery or moving mechanism

to motion

MAIN VERB

show, express or direct through movement

Examples

1. The motion was passed by 16 votes to 11.

2. Rady made a motion to close the book on the matter.

3. The physiotherapist will test your range of motion to design a personalized exercise plan.

4. Mark's excessive motion sickness during the roller coaster ride forced him to take a break and drive the porcelain bus in the nearby restroom.