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move

/ˈmuːv/

US UK

verb

moves; moved; moving

[+ obj] :to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another

He moved the chair closer to the table.

It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care.

The breeze moved the branches of the trees.

The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved. [=budged]

[no obj] :to go from one place or position to another

The boat moved [=rocked] slowly from side to side as the wind rose.

The branches moved gently in the breeze.

to cause (your body or a part of your body) to go from one position to another [+ obj]

She was unable to move her legs.

Nobody moved a muscle. [=nobody moved at all; everyone was very still] [no obj]

The dancers moved gracefully.

Nobody moved.

She was so frightened that she could hardly move.

I moved over so that she could sit next to me.

[no obj] :to go or walk from one place to another

We moved into the shade.

The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit.

People were moving (about/around) freely.

We could hear someone moving around upstairs.

move along

They moved closer to each other and spoke in whispers.

[+ obj] to cause (something) to go to a specified place or to proceed in a specified way

The records show that she moved large amounts of money to a foreign bank account.

He lacks enough support to move his proposals through the legislature.

to cause (something) to happen at a different time

The meeting has been moved [=changed] to this afternoon.

always followed by an adverb or preposition :to go to a different and usually higher position [no obj]

The team has moved into second place.

She has been steadily moving up the corporate ladder.

Congratulations on your promotion. It's nice to see how you're moving up in the world. [+ obj]

A win will move the team into second place.

to go to a different place to live [no obj]

We've had to move twice in the past year.

He didn't like small towns and decided to move to the city.

We're planning to move into a new apartment.

He moved (away) with his family to California. [+ obj]

He moved his family to California.

(Brit) We've had to move house twice in the past year.

to go to a different place to work or do business [no obj]

The company is moving from New York to Chicago. [+ obj]

The company is moving its offices from New York to Chicago. - see also moving 3

[+ obj] to affect the feelings of (someone) :to cause (someone) to feel an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy

The sad story of his childhood moved us deeply.

I was greatly moved by his story/kindness.

He's not easily moved to anger. [=he does not become angry easily]

His story moved us to tears. [=it affected us so strongly that we cried] - see also moving 2

to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way - followed by to + verb

The report moved [=persuaded] me to change my mind.

His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.

I felt moved [=compelled] to speak.

to cause (someone) to feel or think in a different way

We were unable to move him from his convictions.

He would not be moved.

[no obj] :to take action :act

We need to move quickly to close this deal.

He was waiting for the right time to move against his enemies.

She hasn't yet moved on their recommendations.

We must move [=proceed] very carefully to avoid offending them.

to formally make a suggestion or proposal at a meeting [no obj]

+ for

She moved for an adjournment. [+ obj]

She moved to adjourn the meeting. = She moved that the meeting be adjourned.

[no obj] law :to make a formal request to a court of law or judge for something to be done or happen - + for

His lawyer moved for a mistrial.

The plaintiff moved for a retrial.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to make progress

The plot of the novel moves [=develops] slowly.

They're moving closer to making a decision.

informal :sell [+ obj]

a store that moves a lot of merchandise [no obj]

The products have been moving slowly.

[no obj] informal :to go fast

When the police car passed us it was really moving.

[no obj] :to spend time with a particular group of people or at a particular level of society

She moves in high circles. [=she is friendly with wealthy and powerful people]

She and her sister move in very different circles. [=they are friendly with very different groups of people]

[no obj] informal :to leave a place

It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving. [=going]

to cause a piece in a game (such as chess or checkers) to go from one place to another [+ obj]

He moved a pawn. [no obj]

It's your turn to move.

as/when the spirit moves you

xem spirit

get moving

informal :to start moving or going quickly

We need to get moving [=hurry] or we'll miss the show.

move ahead/along

to make progress

The project is finally starting to move ahead.

to go on to something else

Let's move along [=move on] to the next item.

move heaven and earth

to work very hard to do something

He vowed that he would move heaven and earth to finish the project on schedule.

move in

[phrasal verb]

to start living in a house, apartment, etc.

I remember when our neighbors first moved in.

He's planning to move in with his girlfriend.

move in on (someone or something) :to move closer or nearer to (someone or something that you are trying to reach, get, etc.)

The police moved in on [=closed in on] the wanted criminal.

The police moved in on the criminal's hideout.

The lion was moving in on its prey. - often used figuratively

Our competitors are trying to move in on our territory. [=trying to get control of our territory]

He was trying to move in on my girlfriend. [=trying to take my girlfriend from me]

move it

US informal :to start moving or going quickly

We'd better move it if we don't want to be late.

move on

[phrasal verb]

to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.

Let's put that issue aside and move on.

We should move on [=move ahead] to the next item on the list.

After 10 years working for one company, she felt it was time to move on to a new job.

move out

[phrasal verb]

to leave your house, apartment, etc., and go to live somewhere else

He was 20 when he moved out of his parents' house.

Her lease ends next month, so she'll have to move out (of her apartment) soon.

noun

plural moves

[count] an act of moving your body or a part of your body :movement

fancy dance moves

He made a sudden move that scared away the squirrel.

an athlete who has some good moves

No one made a move toward the exits. [=no one moved toward the exits]

The policeman warned him not to make any false moves.

He was afraid to make a move.

an action

The police are watching his every move. = The police are watching every move he makes. [=the police are watching everything he does]

No one is sure what his next move will be.

He was waiting for her to make the first move. [=to act first]

the act of moving to a different place

He's preparing for his move to California.

something done to achieve a desired result or goal

Starting her own business was a risky/bold move.

In a move to attract new customers, the company has decided to devote more money to advertising.

a smart/wise move

a good career move [=something done to help a person's career]

an act of moving a piece in a game (such as chess or checkers)

the opening moves in a game of chess

It's your move. [=turn]

get a move on

informal :to start moving or going quickly

We'd better get a move on if we don't want to be late.

make a move

Brit informal :to leave a place

It's been a lovely evening, but it's time we were making a move.

on the move

moving or going from place to place

As a young man, he was always on the move.

making progress

After a slow start, the project is finally on the move.

a civilization on the move

put the moves on

US informal :to do or say things in an effort to start a sexual relationship with someone

He accused me of trying to put the moves on his girlfriend.

* Các từ tương tự:
movement, mover