move

verb
UK: /muːv/
US: /muːv/

  1. To change position or go from one place to another.

    1. I move the chair to the window to get better light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to move its headquarters to a more central location for better access. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take action or make progress.

    1. We need to move quickly to finish the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government is moving to address the issue of climate change with new policies. [ ] [ ]

  3. To cause strong feelings, especially of sadness or sympathy.

    1. The movie can move you to tears. [ ] [ ]
    2. His speech about overcoming adversity deeply moved everyone in the audience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gesture stir transfer affect touch action advance maneuver proceed relocate shift
move noun

  1. The act of changing position or going from one place to another.

    1. It's my move in this game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The move to a new city was challenging but ultimately rewarding for their family. [ ] [ ]

  2. An action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

    1. That was a smart move to invest in technology. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her decision to resign from her position was seen as a strategic move to pursue other opportunities. [ ] [ ]
move adjective

  1. Relating to the act of moving or causing movement.

    1. That's a move to another city. [ ] [ ]
    2. The moving parts of the machine need to be oiled regularly to prevent wear. [ ] [ ]
move plural-noun

  1. A removal of furniture and personal effects from one home to another.

    1. They hired professionals for their move. [ ] [ ]
    2. Planning the move required careful coordination of packing and transportation logistics. [ ] [ ]
move phrasal-verb

  1. move on - to start a new activity or chapter in life.

    1. Move on to the next question. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the breakup, she needed to move on and focus on herself and her career. [ ] [ ]

  2. move in - to start living in a new home.

    1. I move in tomorrow morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. They're planning to move in together after they get married in the spring season. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "move" in English means: To change position or go from one place to another., To take action or make progress., To cause strong feelings, especially of sadness or sympathy..

The phonetic transcription of "move" is /muːv/ in British English and /muːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "move": gesture, stir, transfer, affect, touch, action, advance, maneuver, proceed, relocate, shift.

Example usage of "move": "I move the chair to the window to get better light.". More examples on the page.