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.
The camper could hear animals moving around in the bushes nearby.
1.1

to make a quick start, departure, etc.

Intransitive
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Examples
The party was dying down, so I decided it was time to be moving.
We 're running late, let 's move or we'll miss our flight.
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.
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
example
Examples
He moved his hand to catch the falling object.
I moved the chair to the other side of the table.
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.
She moved from one department to another within the company.
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.
The popular book series is moving fast — grab your copy before it's gone.
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.
Once the obstacles were overcome, things moved ahead swiftly.
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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Examples
Despite the evidence presented, he refused to move on his stance.
Let 's move the appointment to a later time.
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.
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
example
Examples
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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Examples
He was visibly moved by the heartbreaking story of the homeless man he encountered.
I was profoundly moved by his story of resilience and strength.
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.
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

example
Examples
His move to start his own business surprised everyone.
It was a bold move to confront his manager about the issue.
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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Examples
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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Examples
She practiced her dance moves in front of the mirror.
His swift move during the martial arts demonstration impressed everyone.
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.
His move to the back of the theater allowed him to relax.
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