move
🇺🇸
/muːv/
🇬🇧
/muːv/
verb
A1
To change or cause to change the position of something or someone.
I need to move the furniture to make space.
A2
To relocate from one place to another.
They decided to move to a bigger house.
A2
To transfer someone to a different position or location.
The company moved her to the marketing department.
A2
To make a play or take a turn in a game.
It was my move in the game.
R
To take action or begin something.
Let's move before it gets too late.
B2
To change or cause to change in some way.
The situation has moved on since then.
B2
To make progress or head towards a certain direction.
We need to move quickly to meet our deadline.
R
To take action or make a decision.
The company moved to address the issue.
B2
To evoke a strong emotional response.
The story moved everyone to tears.
R
To motivate or inspire someone to act.
Her speech moved the audience to applause.
R
To sell or be sold.
We need to move this merchandise quickly.
R
To propose something formally for consideration.
He moved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
noun
B1
A change in the position or location of something.
I made a move to avoid the falling object.
B1
The act of changing one's residence or workplace.
Their move was a fresh start in a new city.
B1
A turn or play in a game or sport.
It was his move in the chess game.
B2
A strategic action or maneuver.
The coach praised his player's smart move.
B2
An action taken to achieve a goal or purpose.
The government's move was aimed at reducing pollution.
B2
A change in opinions, policies, or conditions.
There has been a move towards more sustainable practices.
translation
To change or cause to change the position of something or someone.; To relocate from one place to another.; To transfer someone to a different position or location.; To make a play or take a turn in a game.; To take action or begin something.; To change or cause to change in some way.; To make progress or head towards a certain direction.; To take action or make a decision.; To evoke a strong emotional response.; To motivate or inspire someone to act.; To sell or be sold.; To propose something formally for consideration.
A change in the position or location of something.; The act of changing one's residence or workplace.; A turn or play in a game or sport.; A strategic action or maneuver.; An action taken to achieve a goal or purpose.; A change in opinions, policies, or conditions.
Word Forms
3rd Present
moves
Progressive
moving
Past
moved
Perfect
moved
Plural
moves