v.
- go in a specified direction or manner.
▸change the position or place of.
▸
(move up)
adjust one's position to be nearer to or make room for someone else.
- change one's place of residence.
▸
(move in or out)
start (or cease) living or working in a place.
- change or cause to change from one state, opinion, or activity to another.
▸make progress:
they are anxious to get things moving.
- take or cause to take action.
- arouse a strong feeling, especially of sorrow or sympathy, in (someone).
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(move in/within)
be socially active in (a sphere) or among (a group).
- propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly.
- (with reference to the bowels) empty or be emptied.
n.
- an instance of moving.
▸a manoeuvre in a sport or game.
▸a player's turn during a board game.
- a change of state or opinion.
- an act that initiates or advances a process or plan.
Phrase
- get a move on
informal hurry up. - make a move
- take action.
- Brit. leave somewhere.
- make a move on
(or put the moves on)
informal make a proposition of a sexual nature to.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. moveir, from L. movere.