Background for moves

moves

/muːvz/

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noun

The act of moving; a movement.

Examples :

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

action way position event

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An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

Examples :

"He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."

action plan achievement

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A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.

Examples :

"She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."

sport action dance style body entertainment military

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The event of changing one's residence.

Examples :

"The family had to pack all their belongings to prepare for their moves next month. "

property family place

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A change in strategy.

Examples :

"The company's recent moves to focus on online sales show a big change in strategy. "

plan action business

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A transfer, a change from one employer to another.

Examples :

""Sarah's moves between different tech companies have greatly increased her salary." "

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The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

Examples :

"If you roll a six, you can make two moves."

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To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

Examples :

"A ship moves rapidly."

action position place

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To act; to take action; to begin to act

Examples :

"The chess player moves a pawn forward. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."

family property place

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(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

Examples :

"In chess, the player carefully considers where to moves the pawn. "

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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

Examples :

"The horse moves a carriage."

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To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

Examples :

"She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."

game action position

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To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

Examples :

"This song moves me to dance."

mind action communication attitude emotion

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To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

Examples :

"That book really moved me."

emotion mind character

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To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

Examples :

"I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."

politics government action law

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To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

Examples :

"The student moves that the meeting be adjourned. "

politics government law business communication action

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To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

Examples :

"The teacher moved the students to complete the assignment by offering extra credit. "

action politics government business law

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To apply to, as for aid.

Examples :

"He moves the court to allow him to present new evidence in the case. "

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To request an action from the court.

Examples :

"An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."

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To bow or salute upon meeting.

Examples :

"In some traditional Asian cultures, people move to show respect when greeting elders. "

ritual culture tradition action

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To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)

Examples :

"The drug dealer moved large quantities of cocaine. "

business commerce

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A good ability to dance.

Examples :

""Maria's moves on the dance floor are so impressive; she should join the dance team!" "

dance ability entertainment