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The definition of move
24 Definitions of: move
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- verb, to go or take from one place to another; change in location or position
- verb, to change (one's dwelling, place of business, etc)
- verb, to be or cause to be in motion; stir
- verb, (of machines, etc) to work or operate
- verb, to cause (to do something); prompt
- verb, to begin to act
- verb, to associate oneself with a specified social circle
- verb, to make progress
- verb, to arouse affection, pity, or compassion in; touch
- verb, (in board games) to change the position of (a piece) or (of a piece) to change position
- verb, (of merchandise) to be disposed of by being bought
- verb, to suggest (a proposal) formally, as in debating or parliamentary procedure
- verb, to go away or to another place; leave
- verb, to cause (the bowels) to evacuate or (of the bowels) to be evacuated
- verb, to be exciting or active
- verb, move heaven and earth to take every step possible (to achieve something)
- noun, the act of moving; movement
- noun, one of a sequence of actions, usually part of a plan; manoeuvre
- noun, the act of moving one's residence, place of business, etc
- noun, a) a player's turn to move his piece or take other permitted action b) a permitted manoeuvre of a piece
- noun, get a move on a) to get started b) to hurry up
- noun, make a move to take even the slightest action
- noun, make one's move to commit oneself to a position or course of action
- noun, on the move a) travelling from place to place b) advancing; succeeding c) very active; busy ▷ See also move in ▷ See also, move on ▷ See also, move out
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| Synonyms: | opportunity, on the move travel, turn, on the move journey, active, influence, inspire, impel, action, act | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | discourage |
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