move
move
muv
moov
British pronunciation
/muːv/

Definition & Meaning of "move"in English

to move
01

to change your position or location

Intransitive: to move somewhere | to move in a specific manner
to move definition and meaning
example
Examples
She moved quickly to avoid the falling object.
1.1

to make a quick start, departure, etc.

Intransitive
example
Examples
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
to move definition and meaning
example
Examples
He moved his knight to a central square for better control.
1.3

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

Transitive: to move sth
example
Examples
He moved his hand to catch the falling object.
1.4

to change one's place of residence or work

Intransitive: to move somewhere
to move definition and meaning
example
Examples
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
example
Examples
The new smartphone model is moving quickly off the shelves — it's in high demand.
02

to develop or make progress in a specific direction or manner

Intransitive: to move to a direction | to move in a specific manner
example
Examples
Her career is moving upward with each promotion.
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
example
Examples
Despite the evidence presented, he refused to move on his stance.
2.2

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

Intransitive
example
Examples
She moved decisively to resolve the conflict between the two parties.
03

to make someone do a particular thing

Ditransitive: to move sb to do sth
example
Examples
Her passion for art moved her to enroll in a painting class.
3.1

to make someone experience strong emotions, particularly sadness or sympathy

Transitive: to move sb
example
Examples
He was visibly moved by the heartbreaking story of the homeless man he encountered.
04

to put forward a suggestion or proposal formally

Transitive: to move a proposal | to move that
example
Examples
I move that we consider implementing a new recycling program in our office.
Move
01

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

example
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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

example
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The company 's move to a new office building was completed last month.
03

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

example
Examples
She practiced her dance moves in front of the mirror.
04

the act of changing location from one place to another

example
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She made a swift move to the other side of the room.
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