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motion

/ˈməʊʃən/ /ˈmoʊʃən/

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Bewegung

A state of progression from one place to another.

Examples :

"The motion of the train was slow, taking hours to reach the next town. "

Die Bewegung des Zuges war langsam und brauchte Stunden, um die nächste Stadt zu erreichen.

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Bewegung

A change of position with respect to time.

Examples :

"The motion of the clock hand signaled the start of the next class. "

Die Bewegung des Uhrzeigers signalisierte den Beginn der nächsten Stunde.

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Bewegung, Fortbewegung

A change from one place to another.

Examples :

"The motion of the school bus was slow today because of the traffic. "

Die Bewegung des Schulbusses war heute wegen des Verkehrs langsam.

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Antrag, Vorschlag

A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

Examples :

"The motion to amend is now open for discussion."

Der Antrag auf Änderung steht jetzt zur Diskussion.

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Vorstellung, Aufführung

An entertainment or show, especially a puppet show.

Examples :

"The school's afternoon assembly featured a colorful puppet motion. "

Die Nachmittagsversammlung der Schule zeigte eine farbenfrohe Puppenaufführung.

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Bewegung, Veränderung

From κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.

Examples :

"The motion of the sun across the sky affects the temperature throughout the day. "

Die Bewegung der Sonne über den Himmel beeinflusst die Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.

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Gefühl, Regung, Gemütsbewegung

Movement of the mind, desires, or passions; mental act, or impulse to any action; internal activity.

Examples :

"Her sudden motion to quit her job was driven by a deep-seated dissatisfaction. "

Ihre plötzliche Entscheidung, ihren Job zu kündigen, wurde von einer tiefgreifenden Unzufriedenheit getrieben.

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Antrag, Gesuch

A formal request, oral or written, made to a judge or court of law to obtain an official court ruling or order for a legal action to be taken by, or on behalf of, the movant.

Examples :

"The student filed a motion for a change of schedule with the school principal. "

Der Student reichte beim Schulleiter einen Antrag auf Stundenplanänderung ein.

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Stuhlgang, Darmentleerung

A movement of the bowels; the product of such movement.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's motion to determine the cause of the problem. "

Der Arzt untersuchte den Stuhlgang des Patienten, um die Ursache des Problems zu ermitteln.

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Tonhöhenänderung in aufeinanderfolgenden Tönen, ob in derselben Stimme oder in Gruppen von Stimmen

Change of pitch in successive sounds, whether in the same part or in groups of parts. (Conjunct motion is that by single degrees of the scale. Contrary motion is when parts move in opposite directions. Disjunct motion is motion by skips. Oblique motion is when one part is stationary while another moves. Similar or direct motion is when parts move in the same direction.)

Examples :

"The music teacher praised the choir for the smooth, conjunct motion of their voices during the practice. "

Der Musiklehrer lobte den Chor für die sanfte, konjunktive Bewegung ihrer Stimmen während der Probe.

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Marionette, Puppenspiel

A puppet, or puppet show.

Examples :

"The children enjoyed watching the elaborate puppet motion during their school play. "

Die Kinder genossen es, die aufwendige Marionette während ihres Schultheaters zu beobachten.

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Antrieb, Mechanismus

A piece of moving mechanism, such as on a steam locomotive.

Examples :

"The steam locomotive's powerful motion pushed the train along the tracks. "

Der kraftvolle Antrieb der Dampflokomotive schob den Zug über die Gleise.

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verb

Gestikulieren, andeuten

To gesture indicating a desired movement.

Examples :

"He motioned for me to come closer."

Er deutete mir an, näher zu kommen.

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verb

Einen Antrag stellen

To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.

Examples :

"The student council president motioned to raise the school's allowance for field trips. "

Der Präsident des Studentenrats stellte einen Antrag auf Erhöhung des Budgets der Schule für Ausflüge.

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verb

Beantragen, vorschlagen

To make a proposal; to offer plans.

Examples :

"The student council president will motion to raise funds for a new playground. "

Der Präsident des Studentenrats wird beantragen, Gelder für einen neuen Spielplatz zu beschaffen.

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