Move
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British pronunciation/mˈuːv/
American pronunciation/ˈmuv/

Definition & Meaning of "move"

to move
01

to change your position or location

Intransitive: to move somewhere | to move in a specific manner
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The cat moved swiftly across the room.
The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
The train is moving slowly due to the heavy snowfall.
1.1

to make a quick start, departure, etc.

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We 're running late, let 's move or we 'll miss our flight.
The party was dying down, so I decided it was time to be moving.
1.2

(in board games, particularly the game of chess) to make a change in the position of a piece

Transitive: to move a piece
Intransitive
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He moved his knight to a central square for better control.
They moved their pawn to capture an opponent 's piece.
I moved my knight to attack the opponent 's bishop.
1.3

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

Transitive: to move sth
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The wind moved the curtains back and forth.
I moved the chair to the other side of the table.
She moved the cursor across the screen to select a file.
1.4

to change one's place of residence or work

Intransitive: to move somewhere
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She moved from one department to another within the company.
We 'll be moving to a different office building next month.
He is moving to a different country to pursue his career.
1.5

to sell something or make the arrangements for it to be sold

Intransitive
Transitive: to move sth
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This new skincare product is moving off the shelves quickly.
The popular energy drink is moving fast.
With its compelling storyline, booksellers should easily be able to move this mystery novel.
02

to develop or make progress in a specific direction or manner

Intransitive: to move to a direction | to move in a specific manner
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Her career is moving upward with each promotion.
Once the obstacles were overcome, things moved ahead swiftly.
Our plans for expansion are not moving as fast as we hoped.
2.1

to switch from one standpoint, state, or activity to a different one

Intransitive: to move on a standpoint or decision
Transitive: to move sth to a point in time
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Let 's move the appointment to a later time.
Let 's move the team meeting to the afternoon.
2.2

to take action, particularly in order to solve a problem or achieve a goal

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The government has moved to increase funding for healthcare services in rural areas.
She moved decisively to resolve the conflict between the two parties.
The company has moved to address customer concerns and improve product quality.
03

to make someone do a particular thing

Ditransitive: to move sb to do sth
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The teacher 's encouragement moved the student to pursue their dreams.
Her passion for art moved her to enroll in a painting class.
The heartfelt plea moved her to donate generously to the charity.
3.1

to make someone experience strong emotions, particularly sadness or sympathy

Transitive: to move sb
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I was profoundly moved by his story of resilience and strength.
He was visibly moved by the heartbreaking story of the homeless man he encountered.
The touching gesture from a stranger moved her deeply.
04

to put forward a suggestion or proposal formally

Transitive: to move a proposal | to move that
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The senator moved an amendment to the proposed law.
I move that we consider implementing a new recycling program in our office.
She moved that they conduct a vote to choose the charity organization for their annual donation.
Move
01

the act of making a decision or taking action towards a particular goal or outcome

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They made a strategic move to diversify their investments.
It was a bold move to confront his manager about the issue.
His move to start his own business surprised everyone.
1.1

a change made by a player in the position of a piece in a board game

move definition and meaning
02

the act of relocating one's residence or place of business to a different location

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Her move to the city opened up many new opportunities.
The company 's move to a new office building was completed last month.
They announced their move to the suburbs due to better schools.
03

a change in position or posture, often within a particular context, that does not involve relocating to a different place

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The gymnast 's move on the balance beam was flawlessly executed.
His swift move during the martial arts demonstration impressed everyone.
They perfected their magic moves in front of a small audience.
04

the act of changing location from one place to another

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She made a swift move to the other side of the room.
She made a bold move to the center of the dance floor.
His move to the back of the theater allowed him to relax.
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The cat moved swiftly across the room.
The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
The train is moving slowly due to the heavy snowfall.
She moved quickly to avoid the falling object.
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