move

verb

1》 go in a specified direction or manner.

    ↘change the position or place of.

    ↘(move up) adjust one's position to be nearer to or make room for someone else.

2》 change one's place of residence.

    ↘(move in or out) start (or cease) living or working in a place.

3》 change or cause to change from one state, opinion, or activity to another.

    ↘make progress: they are anxious to get things moving.

4》 take or cause to take action.

5》 arouse a strong feeling, especially of sorrow or sympathy, in (someone).

6》 (move in/within) be socially active in (a sphere) or among (a group).

7》 propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly.

8》 (with reference to the bowels) empty or be emptied.

noun

1》 an instance of moving.

    ↘a manoeuvre in a sport or game.

    ↘a player's turn during a board game.

2》 a change of state or opinion.

3》 an act that initiates or advances a process or plan.

Phrases

get a move on informal hurry up.

make a move

1》 take action.

2》 Brit. leave somewhere.

make a move on (or put the moves on) informal make a proposition of a sexual nature to.

Origin

ME: from OFr. moveir, from L. movere.