nounπShareThe act of moving; a movement."A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose."He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."actionplanprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc."She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."actionsportdancestyleabilityentertainmentwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe event of changing one's residence."The move to a new apartment was stressful, but the family was happy to finally be settled. "propertyfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change in strategy."The company's latest move towards sustainable packaging reflects a change in their marketing strategy. "planactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA transfer, a change from one employer to another."After several years at the same company, Sarah's latest move was to a larger, more prestigious firm. "jobbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game."If you roll a six, you can make two moves."gameactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another."A ship moves rapidly."actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act; to take action; to begin to act"My brother finally moved to get a better job. "actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in."I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."propertyfamilyplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game."The chess player moved their rook to F7. "gameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another"The horse moves a carriage."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game"She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."gamepositionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence."This song moves me to dance."mindemotionactionattitudecommunicationhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion)."That book really moved me."emotionmindsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit"I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."politicsgovernmentlawactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint)."The teacher moved a suggestion for a shorter homework assignment. "actioncommunicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentlawstatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to."The teacher moved the class to discuss the upcoming field trip. "actionpoliticsgovernmentbusinesslawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply to, as for aid."The student moved to the guidance counselor for help with a difficult math problem. "aidjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo request an action from the court."An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."lawactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bow or salute upon meeting."When the teacher entered the classroom, the students moved respectfully. "ritualculturetraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)"The gang leader moved illegal drugs to other cities. "businesscommerceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading