Word: Move

Pronunciation

/moʊv/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To change one’s position from one place to another, often by an act of physical motion or transportation. Example: “They decided to move to a new house in the suburbs.”

  • To cause something or someone to change position. Example: “She moved the chair closer to the table.”
  • To prompt action, emotion, or thought; to influence or persuade. Example: “His speech moved the audience to tears.”
  • In chess or other games, to shift a piece according to the rules. Example: “It was his turn to move.”

• Noun (n): An act of changing location or position. Example: “The company made a strategic move to expand globally.”

  • A step or action taken to achieve a goal. Example: “Their next move could determine the outcome of the game.”
  • In dance, a sequence of steps or actions that form a unit of the choreography. Example: “The instructor taught us a new move today.”
  • A change or transition in one’s life or career. Example: “After college, her first big move was to accept a job offer in New York City.”

Phrases

• “Make a move” means to initiate an action, especially in reference to romantic advances or taking decisive action in a situation.
• “On the move” describes someone who is frequently traveling or relocating.
• “A strategic move” refers to a carefully planned action to gain advantage or reach a goal.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I need to move my car before the street cleaner comes through.”
• Noun: “The final move in the game proved to be decisive.”

Synonyms

• Shift (v)
• Change (v)
• Transition (n)
• Action (n)
• Advance (n)
• Step (n)