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move

1 of 2

verb

ˈmüv How to pronounce move (audio)
moved; moving

intransitive verb

1
a(1)
: to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
moved into the shade
(2)
: to proceed toward a certain state or condition
moving up the executive ladder
(3)
: to become transferred during play
checkers move along diagonally adjacent squares
(4)
: to keep pace
moving with the times
b
: to start away from some point or place : depart
It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving.
c
: to change one's residence or location
decided to move to the city
2
: to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment
moves in the best circles
3
: to change position or posture : stir
ordered him not to move
4
: to take action : act
The time has come to make up your mind and move.
5
a
: to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way
pushed a button and the machine began moving
b
: to show marked activity
after a lull things really began to move
c
: to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn
6
: to make a formal request, application, or appeal
moved that the meeting adjourn
7
: to change hands by being sold or rented
goods that moved slowly
8
of the bowels : evacuate

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to change the place or position of
moved the chair to a different part of the room
(2)
: to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : budge
The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved.
b
: to transfer (something, such as a piece in chess) from one position to another
moved the bishop to take the knight
2
a(1)
: to cause to go or pass from one place to another with a continuous motion
move the flag slowly up and down
(2)
: to cause to advance
moved the troops closer to the enemy
b
: to cause to operate or function : actuate
this button moves the whole machine
c
: to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity
news that moved them from their torpor
3
: to cause to change position or posture
moved his lips but not a sound was heard
4
: to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : persuade
the report moved us to take action
5
a
: to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of
deeply moved by such kindness
b
: to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion
the story moved her to tears
6
a
obsolete : beg
b
: to make a formal application to
7
: to propose formally in a deliberative assembly
moved the adjournment motion
8
: to cause (the bowels) to void
9
: to cause to change hands through sale or rent
The salesman moved three cars today.

move

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: the act of moving a piece (as in chess)
b
: the turn of a player to move
2
a
: a step taken especially to gain an objective : maneuver
a move to end the dispute
retiring early was a smart move
b
: the action of moving from a motionless position
c
: one of a pattern of dance steps
d
: a change of residence or location
e
: an agile or deceptive action especially in sports
Phrases
move house
British : to change one's residence
on the move
1
: in a state of moving about from place to place
2
: in a state of moving ahead or making progress
said that civilization is always on the move

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for move

move, actuate, drive, impel mean to set or keep in motion.

move is very general and implies no more than the fact of changing position.

moved the furniture

actuate stresses transmission of power so as to work or set in motion.

turbines actuated by waterpower

drive implies imparting forward and continuous motion and often stresses the effect rather than the impetus.

a ship driven aground by hurricane winds

impel is usually figurative and suggests a great motivating impetus.

a candidate impelled by ambition

Example Sentences

Verb He moved the chair closer to the table. It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care. The breeze moved the branches of the trees. The branches moved gently in the breeze. She was unable to move her legs. She was so frightened that she could hardly move. I moved over so that she could sit next to me. We moved into the shade. The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit. We could hear someone moving around upstairs. Noun He made a sudden move that scared away the squirrel. an athlete who has some good moves The policeman warned him not to make any false moves. He was afraid to make a move. No one is sure what his next move will be. He's preparing for his move to California. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Tate said university and philanthropic agencies are in the process of raising money to move forward with the building’s restoration and to replace the clocks. Ernie Suggs, ajc, 16 Sep. 2022 The district sought to nearly double its budget with the referendum, which failed in five of seven municipalities, leaving the district and its fire board scrambling to figure out how to move forward. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 The Suriname ambassador to the U.S. confirmed that talks with the U.S. were at a preliminary stage, and the country was considering whether to move forward. Jessica Donati, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Seeing a change in Richardson’s workload is something that could help the Knights move forward as his speed complements Bowser’s power game and provides a change of pace. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The federal government gave the state the green light in March to move forward with its proposal to replace the interstate with a boulevard. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2022 Netflix has not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment regarding whether the series will move forward with an anticipated fall premiere for season 5. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Last year, a federal judge threw out federal antitrust claims that Epic Games brought against Apple but allowed a claim under California law to move forward. David Ingram, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Some experts, including one of the FDA advisers, were critical of the decision to move forward without a clinical trial or data indicating that the BA.4/5 booster would be better than the BA.1 booster. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
Hong Kong could detail plans to end hotel quarantine for inbound travelers in a move designed to trumpet the financial hub’s revival, Oriental Daily reported. Felix Tam, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 On a new television show, a character named the Beast hoists her opponents onto her shoulders before slamming their backs to the canvas in a signature move called a power bomb. John Jurgensen, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Republican governors this week continued ramping up the controversial practice of sending migrants to Democratic states in a move critics are calling a political stunt. Michael George, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 And in a move hinting at the tepid relationship with the U.K., Iran, North Korean and Nicaragua have been invited to send representatives only at the ambassadorial level. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 But — in a move that is likely to draw legal challenges — the Youngkin administration has used that same law to issue its own version of the Education Department guidelines. Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 During that search to replace Gus Malzahn, then-athletics director Allen Greene hired Harsin away from his alma mater, Boise State, in a power move that went against the wishes of some of Auburn’s most powerful boosters. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 Alvarez, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back from a stunning loss to Dmitry Bivol in a failed move up to light heavyweight. cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 In another move, the Ravens promoted rookie wide receiver Raleigh Webb from the practice squad. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French mover, moveir, from Latin movēre; probably akin to Sanskrit mīvati he moves, pushes

Noun

derivative of move entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1)

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of move was in the 13th century

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