move

1 of 2

verb

ˈmüv

moved; moving

intransitive verb

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

: to start away from some point or place : depart

It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving.

: to change one's residence or location

decided to move to the city

: to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment

moves in the best circles

: to change position or posture : stir

ordered him not to move

: to take action : act

The time has come to make up your mind and move.

: to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way

pushed a button and the machine began moving

: to show marked activity

after a lull things really began to move

: to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn

: to make a formal request, application, or appeal

moved that the meeting adjourn

: to change hands by being sold or rented

goods that moved slowly

of the bowels : evacuate

transitive verb

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.

: to transfer (something, such as a piece in chess) from one position to another

moved the bishop to take the knight

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

: to cause to operate or function : actuate

this button moves the whole machine

: to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity

news that moved them from their torpor

: to cause to change position or posture

moved his lips but not a sound was heard

: to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : persuade

the report moved us to take action

: to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of

deeply moved by such kindness

: to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion

the story moved her to tears

obsolete : beg

: to make a formal application to

: to propose formally in a deliberative assembly

moved the adjournment motion

: to cause (the bowels) to void

: to cause to change hands through sale or rent

The salesman moved three cars today.

move

2 of 2

noun

: the act of moving a piece (as in chess)

: the turn of a player to move

: a step taken especially to gain an objective : maneuver

a move to end the dispute

retiring early was a smart move

: the action of moving from a motionless position

: one of a pattern of dance steps

: a change of residence or location

: an agile or deceptive action especially in sports

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

Richard McGowan, a gambling expert at Boston College, would place his bets on the TD Garden area over Fenway, because more crowds move through that area, in large part because of the arena’s location above North Station. —

Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023 Lawmakers are expected during this year’s legislative session to consider moving away from the unanimous jury requirement, a move backed by DeSantis. —

Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 Big job cuts can make headlines and move stock prices. —

Theo Francis, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 The Federal Reserve kept moving assets from its balance sheet every month and repeatedly hiked interest rates by 75 basis points, although historically, the typical move has been only 25 basis points at a time. —

Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 After a husband and wife move from Boston to a small town in New Mexico, they're quickly targeted for a home invasion. —

Madison Douglas, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023 But soon, the Fascists begin exterminating those in Kraków's ghetto — many of whom work for Schindler — and move the survivors to Płasów labor camp (overseen by the psychotic Amon Göth, played with an aristocratic sneer by Ralph Fiennes). —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 This reduced their ability to move from bright to dark experimental chambers. —

Byscience News Staff, science.org, 16 Feb. 2023 After all, astronauts don’t work very hard to move from place to place in space. —

Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023

Noun

The move comes during intensifying criticism of the museum from hawkish proponents of the war in Ukraine and after authorities canceled the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art at the museum in November. —

Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 The latest move comes as demand for oil storage tanks has soared in the city-state, in a sign that a flood of Russian fuel is being blended and re-exported globally. —

Philip Heijmans, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes just weeks after Klement's Sausage Co. and Milwaukee World Festival mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement. —

Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes roughly two years after the city council unanimously voted in 2021 to fly the gay pride flag in front of city hall during gay pride month. —

Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move to revamp the company and slash costs comes as Disney is under pressure to turn its business around. —

Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes amid mounting concern over the threat posed by the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few years, which has devastated flocks of wild and commercial birds around the continent. —

Alexander Tin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes a little over a week after the home goods chain announced the closure of 87 stores, including all of its Harmon beauty stores and several buybuy Baby locations in thirty states. —

Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes just six months after Lopez tied the knot with Ben Affleck, and just weeks after news broke about the Affleck’s multimillion-dollar deal with Dunkin’ Donuts, ET reported. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

move

1 of 2 verb

ˈmüv

moved; moving

: to change the place or position of : shift

move the chair closer

: to go from one place to another

move into the shade

: to set in motion

moved their feet

: to cause a person to act or decide : persuade

the report moved me to change my mind

: to take action : act

: to affect the feelings of

the sad story moved me to tears

: to suggest according to the rules of a meeting

move to adjourn

: to change hands or cause to change hands through sale or rental

the store's stock must be moved

: to change residence

moved to Iowa

: to change place or position : stir

: to cause to function : operate

this button moves the whole machine

: to proceed in a certain direction

we're moving up in the world

: to carry on one's life in a particular environment

moves in the best circles

: to go away : depart

told them to move on

: to transfer a piece in a game (as chess) from one place to another

: to empty or cause to empty

move the bowels

move

2 of 2 noun

: the act of moving a piece in a game

: the turn of a player to move

: a step taken to achieve a goal : maneuver

: the action of moving : movement

: a change of residence or location

单词	on the move
释义	move 1 of 2 verb ˈmüv 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 budge dislocate displace disturb relocate remove reposition shift transfer transpose Noun expedient means measure shift step See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Richard McGowan, a gambling expert at Boston College, would place his bets on the TD Garden area over Fenway, because more crowds move through that area, in large part because of the arena’s location above North Station. —Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023 Lawmakers are expected during this year’s legislative session to consider moving away from the unanimous jury requirement, a move backed by DeSantis. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 Big job cuts can make headlines and move stock prices. —Theo Francis, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 The Federal Reserve kept moving assets from its balance sheet every month and repeatedly hiked interest rates by 75 basis points, although historically, the typical move has been only 25 basis points at a time. —Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 After a husband and wife move from Boston to a small town in New Mexico, they're quickly targeted for a home invasion. —Madison Douglas, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023 But soon, the Fascists begin exterminating those in Kraków's ghetto — many of whom work for Schindler — and move the survivors to Płasów labor camp (overseen by the psychotic Amon Göth, played with an aristocratic sneer by Ralph Fiennes). —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 This reduced their ability to move from bright to dark experimental chambers. —Byscience News Staff, science.org, 16 Feb. 2023 After all, astronauts don’t work very hard to move from place to place in space. —Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Noun The move comes during intensifying criticism of the museum from hawkish proponents of the war in Ukraine and after authorities canceled the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art at the museum in November. —Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 The latest move comes as demand for oil storage tanks has soared in the city-state, in a sign that a flood of Russian fuel is being blended and re-exported globally. —Philip Heijmans, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes just weeks after Klement's Sausage Co. and Milwaukee World Festival mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement. —Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes roughly two years after the city council unanimously voted in 2021 to fly the gay pride flag in front of city hall during gay pride month. —Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move to revamp the company and slash costs comes as Disney is under pressure to turn its business around. —Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes amid mounting concern over the threat posed by the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few years, which has devastated flocks of wild and commercial birds around the continent. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes a little over a week after the home goods chain announced the closure of 87 stores, including all of its Harmon beauty stores and several buybuy Baby locations in thirty states. —Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes just six months after Lopez tied the knot with Ben Affleck, and just weeks after news broke about the Affleck’s multimillion-dollar deal with Dunkin’ Donuts, ET reported. —Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023 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 Phrases Containing move get/move on with one's life make a move go/move upscale move in move heaven and earth move/shift the goalposts go/move upmarket move house make the first move move ahead/along move on move out move one's ass move to move it smart move move up in the world move to tears move in for the kill risky move move a muscle career move move (someone) to tears move in on on the move get a move on See More get/move on with one's life make a move go/move upscale move in move heaven and earth move/shift the goalposts go/move upmarket move house make the first move move ahead/along move on move out move one's ass move to move it smart move move up in the world move to tears move in for the kill risky move move a muscle career move move (someone) to tears move in on on the move get a move on See More Kids Definition move 1 of 2 verb ˈmüv moved; moving 1 : to change the place or position of : shift move the chair closer 2 : to go from one place to another move into the shade 3 : to set in motion moved their feet 4 a : to cause a person to act or decide : persuade the report moved me to change my mind b : to take action : act 5 : to affect the feelings of the sad story moved me to tears 6 : to suggest according to the rules of a meeting move to adjourn 7 : to change hands or cause to change hands through sale or rental the store's stock must be moved 8 a : to change residence moved to Iowa b : to change place or position : stir 9 : to cause to function : operate this button moves the whole machine 10 : to proceed in a certain direction we're moving up in the world 11 : to carry on one's life in a particular environment moves in the best circles 12 : to go away : depart told them to move on 13 : to transfer a piece in a game (as chess) from one place to another 14 : to empty or cause to empty move the bowels move 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of moving a piece in a game b : the turn of a player to move 2 a : a step taken to achieve a goal : maneuver b : the action of moving : movement c : a change of residence or location Medical Definition move verb ˈmüv moved; moving intransitive verb 1 : to go or pass from one place to another 2 of the bowels : to eject fecal matter : evacuate transitive verb 1 : to change the place or position of 2 : to cause (the bowels) to void Legal Definition move verb moved; moving intransitive verb : to make a motion moved to seize the property transitive verb : to request (a court) by means of a motion moved the court to vacate the order on the move phrase as in nomadic traveling from place to place The baby is always on the move now that she can crawl. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nomadic nomad roaming peregrine itinerant migrant roving ambulatory wandering fugitive peripatetic walking vagrant vagabond ambulant wayfaring migratory errant ranging galavanting gallivanting footloose drifting sauntering strolling meandering perambulatory rambling traipsing Antonyms & Near Antonyms standing settled stationary static immobile nonmoving still motionless See More
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