motion

noun
UK: /ˈməʊ.ʃən/
US: /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

  1. The act or process of moving, or the way something moves.

    1. The dancer's motion was graceful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The camera captured the motion of the birds flying across the sky. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal proposal made in a meeting or debate.

    1. I second the motion to adjourn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee voted in favor of the motion to approve the budget proposal. [ ] [ ]

  3. An instance of moving; a particular movement.

    1. He made a sudden motion towards the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The robot detected a motion in the hallway and activated its cameras. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

proposal gesture movement
motion verb

  1. To signal or direct someone with a movement of the hand or head.

    1. He motioned her to come closer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guard motioned for the car to stop before entering the checkpoint. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motion" in English means: The act or process of moving, or the way something moves., A formal proposal made in a meeting or debate., An instance of moving; a particular movement..

The phonetic transcription of "motion" is /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "motion": proposal, gesture, movement.

Example usage of "motion": "The dancer's motion was graceful.". More examples on the page.