move

noun

The act of moving; a movement.

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

noun

An 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."

noun

A 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."

noun

The event of changing one's residence.

"The move into my fiancé's house took two long days."

noun

A change in strategy.

"I am worried about our boss's move."

noun

A transfer, a change from one employer to another.

noun

The 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."

verb

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

"A ship moves rapidly."

verb

To act; to take action; to begin to act

"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

verb

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.

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

verb

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

"My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."

verb

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

"The horse moves a carriage."

verb

To 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."

verb

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

"This song moves me to dance."

verb

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

"That book really moved me."

verb

To 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."

verb

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

verb

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

verb

To apply to, as for aid.

verb

To request an action from the court.

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

verb

To bow or salute upon meeting.