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Moving

verb
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 53.8

Definitions

1.verbTo change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
2.verbTo act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
3.verbTo 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."
4.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."
5.verbTo 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."
6.verbTo 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."
7.verbTo excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
"This song moves me to dance."
8.verbTo arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
"That book really moved me."
9.verbTo 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."
10.verbTo mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).
11.verbTo incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.
12.verbTo apply to, as for aid.
13.verbTo request an action from the court.
"An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."
14.verbTo bow or salute upon meeting.
15.verbTo sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)
16.nounThe relocation of goods
17.nounA causing of a movement
"The rats' movings are willed movements."
18.adjectiveThat moves or move.
"moving pictures"
19.adjectiveThat causes someone to feel emotion.

Synonyms

actuateaffecttroubleagitateget movingstirimpelinciteinclineinduceinfluenceinstigate

Antonyms

stationary

Rhymes With

approvinggroovingremovingdisapprovingprovingimprovingearthmoving
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