What is move?
What is move?
- To change in position from one point to another: moved away from the window.
- To progress in sequence; go forward: a novel that moves slowly.
- To follow a specified course: Earth moves around the sun.
- To progress toward a particular state or condition: moving up in the company; moved into the lead.
- To go from one residence or location to another; relocate.
- To start off; depart.
- To be disposed of by sale: Woolens move slowly in the summer.
- To change posture or position; stir: was afraid to move.
- Games To change the position of a piece in a board game.
- To be put in motion or to turn according to a prescribed motion. Used of machinery.
- To exhibit great activity or energy.
- To initiate an action; act.
- To be active in a particular environment: moves in diplomatic circles.
- To stir the emotions: words that have the power to move.
- To make a formal motion in parliamentary procedure: move for an adjournment.
- To evacuate. Used of the bowels.
- To change the place or position of: moved her office; could not move his arm.
- To cause to go from one place to another: moved the crowd away.
- Games To change (a piece) from one position to another in a board game: moved a pawn.
- To change the course of: moved the discussion to other matters.
- To dislodge from a fixed point of view, as by persuasion: "Speak to him, ladies, see if you can move him” ( Shakespeare).
- To prompt to an action; rouse: Anger moved her to speak out.
- To set or keep in motion.
- To cause to function.
- To cause to progress or advance.