Definition (noun) the act of deciding to do something
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he didn't make a move to help
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his first move was to hire a lawyer
Definition (noun) the act of changing your residence or place of business
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they say that three moves equal one fire
Definition (noun) a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
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movement is a sign of life
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an impatient move of his hand
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gastrointestinal motility
Definition (noun) the act of changing location from one place to another
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police controlled the motion of the crowd
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the movement of people from the farms to the cities
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his move put him directly in my path
Definition (noun) (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
Definition (verb) change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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How fast does your new car go?
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We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
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The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
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The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
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news travelled fast
Definition (verb) cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
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Move those boxes into the corner, please
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I'm moving my money to another bank
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The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
Definition (verb) move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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He moved his hand slightly to the right
Definition (verb) change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
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We moved from Idaho to Nebraska
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The basketball player moved from one team to another
Definition (verb) follow a procedure or take a course
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We should go farther in this matter
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She went through a lot of trouble
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go about the world in a certain manner
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Messages must go through diplomatic channels
Definition (verb) be in a state of action
Definition (verb) go or proceed from one point to another
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the debate moved from family values to the economy
Definition (verb) perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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think before you act
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We must move quickly
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The governor should act on the new energy bill
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The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Definition (verb) have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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This child impressed me as unusually mature
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This behavior struck me as odd
Definition (verb) give an incentive for action
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This moved me to sacrifice my career
Definition (verb) arouse sympathy or compassion in
Definition (verb) dispose of by selling
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The chairman of the company told the salesmen to move the computers
Definition (verb) progress by being changed
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The speech has to go through several more drafts
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run through your presentation before the meeting
Definition (verb) live one's life in a specified environment
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she moves in certain circles only
Definition (verb) have a turn; make one's move in a game
Definition (verb) propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting