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 moveverb, noun verb change position 1 to change position or make sb/sth change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt: [V] Don't move-stay perfectly still.  The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. He could hear someone moving around in the room above. Phil moved towards the window. You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (  because it is so crowded). You can't move for books in her room. [VN] I can't move my fingers. We moved our chairs a little nearer.change ideas / time 2 [usually  adv./prep.] to change or change sthSYN SHIFT: [V] The government has not moved on this issue. [VN] Let's move the meeting to Wednesday.make progress 3 [V] ~ (on / ahead) to make progress in the way or direction mentioned: Time is moving on. Share prices moved ahead today. Things are not moving as fast as we hoped.take action 4 [V] to take action; to do sth: The police moved quickly to dispel the rumours. change house / job 5 ~ (from ...) (to ...) to change the place where you live, have your work, etc: [V] We don't like it here so we've decided to move. The company's moving to Scotland. She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. [VN] (BrE) We moved house last week.6 [VN] ~ sb (from ...) (to ...) to make sb change from one job, class, etc. to another SYN TRANSFER: I'm being moved to the New York office. in board games 7 (in CHESS and other board games) to change the position of a piece: [V] It's your turn to move. [VN] She moved her queen.cause strong feelings 8 [VN] ~ sb (to sth) to cause sb to have strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness: We were deeply moved by her plight. Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes.see also MOVING make sb do sth 9 (formal) to cause sb to do sth SYN PROMPT: [VN to inf] She felt moved to address the crowd. [VN] He works when the spirit moves him ( when he wants to).suggest formally 10 (formal) to suggest sth formally so that it can be discussed and decided SYN PUT FORWARD: [VN] The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill. [V that] I move that a vote be taken on this.IDIOMS get moving (informal) to begin, leave, etc. quickly: It's late-we'd better get moving. get sth moving (informal) to cause sth to make progress: The new director has really got things moving. move heaven and earth to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve sth move with the times to change the way you think and behave according to changes in society: Many complained that the Royal Family had failed to move with the times. more at ASS PHRASAL VERBS move along to go to a new position, especially in order to make room for other people: The bus driver asked them to move along. move in | move into sth to start to live in your new home: Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. OPP MOVE OUT move in sth to live, spend your time, etc. in a particular social group: She only moves in the best circles. move in (on sb/sth) to move towards sb/sth from all directions, especially in a threatening way: The police moved in on the terrorists. move off (especially of a vehicle) to start moving; to leave: The signal was given and the procession moved off. move on (to sth) to start doing or discussing sth new: I've been in this job long enough-it's time I moved on. Can we move on to the next item on the agenda?move sb on (of police, etc.) to order sb to move away from the scene of an accident, etc. move out to leave your old home OPP MOVE IN move over / up to change your position in order to make room for sb: There's room for another one if you move up a bit. noun action 1 ~ (towards / to sth) | ~ (to do sth) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth: This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. The management have made no move to settle the strike. Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.see also FALSE MOVE change of position 2 [usually sing.] a change of place or position: Don't make a move Idioms: Every move was painful. She felt he was watching her every move.change of ideas / behaviour 3 ~ to / away from sth a change in ideas, attitudes or behaviour: There has been a move away from nuclear energy. The effects of the move back to written examinations are not known.change of house / job 4 an act of changing the place where you live or work: What's the date of your move? Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. Her new job is just a sideways move. He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool.in board games 5 an act of changing the position of a piece in CHESS or other games that are played on a board; the way you can do this: The game was over in only six moves. It's your move. There are far too many possible chess moves.IDIOMS be on the move 1 to be travelling between one place and another: I need a mobile phone as I'm always on the move. 2 to be moving; to be going somewhere: The car was already on the move. The firm is on the move to larger offices.3 to become active: Student power is on the move again. 4 BE ON THE GOget a move on (spoken) you tell sb to get a move on when you want them to hurry make the first move to do sth before sb else, for example in order to end an argument or to begin sth: If he wants to see me, he should make the first move. make a move (BrE, informal) to begin a journey or a task: It's getting late-we'd better make a move. make a, your, etc. move to do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve sth: The rebels waited until nightfall before they made their move. ▼ Từ liên quan / Related words
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