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moving

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    "A ship moves rapidly."

  • To act; to take action; to begin to act

    "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

  • To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

    "I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."

  • (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

    "My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."

  • To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

    "The horse moves a carriage."

  • To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

    "She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."

  • To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

    "This song moves me to dance."

  • To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

    "That book really moved me."

  • To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

    "I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."

  • To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

  • To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

  • To apply to, as for aid.

  • To request an action from the court.

    "An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."

  • To bow or salute upon meeting.

  • To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)

Synonyms

actuate,
affect,
trouble,
agitate,
get moving,
stir,
impel,
impel,
stir,
incite,
incline,
induce,
influence,
instigate,
offer,
persuade,
prompt,
propose,
rouse,
stir,
stir,
transfer

noun

Meaning

  • The relocation of goods

  • A causing of a movement

    "The rats' movings are willed movements."

adjective

Meaning

  • That moves or move.

    "moving pictures"

  • That causes someone to feel emotion.