Definition of move
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noun (n)
the act of deciding to do something (noun.act)
Example: He didn't make a move to help.
His first move was to hire a lawyer.
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the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act)
Example: They say that three moves equal one fire.
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a change of position that does not entail a change of location (noun.act)
Example: Movement is a sign of life.
An impatient move of his hand.
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the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act)
Example: The movement of people from the farms to the cities.
His move put him directly in my path.
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(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act)
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The act of moving; a movement. (noun)
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verb (v)
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion)
Example: The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell.
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cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion)
Example: Move those boxes into the corner, please.
The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant.
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move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion)
Example: He moved his hand slightly to the right.
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change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion)
Example: We moved from Idaho to Nebraska.
The basketball player moved from one team to another.
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follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social)
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be in a state of action (verb.body)
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go or proceed from one point to another (verb.change)
Example: The debate moved from family values to the economy.
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
Example: We must move quickly.
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have an emotional or cognitive impact upon (verb.emotion)
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give an incentive for action (verb.creation)
Example: This moved me to sacrifice my career.
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arouse sympathy or compassion in (verb.emotion)
Example: Her fate moved us all.
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dispose of by selling (verb.possession)
Example: The chairman of the company told the salesmen to move the computers.
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progress by being changed (verb.change)
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live one's life in a specified environment (verb.social)
Example: She moves in certain circles only.
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have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition)
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propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting (verb.communication)
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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; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage. (verb)
source: webster1913
To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly. (verb)
source: webster1913
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