a change of place, position, or state:she made a sudden move towards methe country’s move to independencea career move
a change of house or business premises:Annie mourned her move from the noisy, crowded town to the peace of the countrysidethe need for more space led to the move to the present offices
an act that initiates or advances a process or plan:my next move is to talk to Matthew
a manoeuvre in a sport or game:Robson began a move which saw Webb run from the halfway line down the right
a player’s turn to change the position of a piece in a board game:in this position Karpov had to seal his 41st moveI am a pawn and bishop down after 12 moves
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1 [no object, usually with adverbial of direction] go in a specified direction or manner; change position:she moved to the doorI heard him moving about upstairs
[with object] change the place, position, or state of:she moved the tray to a side tablecan you move your car so I can get mine out?
change one’s place of residence or work:his family moved to London when he was a child [with object]:they moved house four days after the baby was born
(of a player) change the position of a piece in a board game:White has forced his opponent to move [with object]:if Black moves his bishop he loses a pawn
informal depart; start off:let’s move—it’s time we started shopping
(in imperative move it) informal hurry up:come on—move it!
informal go quickly:Kennings was really moving when he made contact with a tyre at the hairpin and flipped over
(with reference to merchandise) sell or be sold: [with object]:booksellers should easily be able to move this biography of Lincoln
2 [no object] make progress; develop in a particular manner or direction:aircraft design had moved forward a long waycouncillors are anxious to get things moving as soon as possible
change from one state, opinion, or activity to another:the school moved over to the new course in 1987 [with object]:she deftly moved the conversation to safer territory
(move in/within) spend one’s time in (a particular sphere) or among (a particular group of people):she moved in the pop and art worlds
3 [with object and infinitive] influence or prompt (someone) to do something:his deep love of music moved him to take lessons with Dr Hill
[no object] take action:hardliners may yet move against him, but their success might be limited
[with object] arouse a strong feeling, especially of sorrow or sympathy, in (someone):she felt deeply moved by this picture of his plight
[with object] archaic stir up (an emotion) in someone:he justly moves one’s derision
4 [with object] propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly:she intends to move an amendment to the Bill [with clause]:I beg to move that this House deplores the government’s economic policies
archaic apply formally to (a court or assembly) for something:his family moved the Special Court for adequate ‘maintenance expenses’ to run the household
5 [with object] empty (the bowels):if you haven’t moved your bowels today you’d better do it now
get a move on
[often in imperative] informal hurry up:get a move on or you’ll be late
get moving
[often in imperative] informal make a prompt start on a journey or task:you’re here to work, so get moving
make a move
take action:each army was waiting for the other side to make a move
British set off; leave somewhere:I think I’d better be making a move
make a move on (or put the moves on)
informal make a proposition to (someone), especially of a sexual nature:the scheme will probably be used as an excuse by male staff to make a move on unsuspecting young ladies
in the process of moving from one place or job to another:it’s difficult to contact her because she’s always on the move
making progress:the economy appeared to be on the move
move in
1take possession of a new house:when I first moved in I painted everything magnolia
(move in with) start to share accommodation with (an existing resident):Victoria moved in with her new boyfriend
2intervene, especially so as to attack or take control:this riot could have been avoided had the police moved in earlier
move in on
approach, especially so as to take action:the police moved in on him
become involved with so as to take control of or put pressure on:the bank did not usually move in on doubtful institutions until they were almost bankrupt
move on (or move someone on)
1go or cause to leave somewhere:the Mounties briskly ordered them to move on
2 (move on) progress:British cinema has moved on in the last decade
move over (or aside)
adjust one’s position to make room for someone else:Jo motioned to the girls on the couch to move over
relinquish a job or leading position through being superseded by someone or something else:it’s time for the film establishment to move over and make way for a new generation
