move

/muːv/
verb
  1. To change position or go from one place to another.
    • The cat moved slowly toward the open door.
    • Please move your chair closer to the table.
    • We need to move the boxes into the garage.
  2. To change the place where you live or work.
    • Our company is moving its office to the downtown area.
    • She moved into a new apartment last weekend.
    • They decided to move to a bigger city for better jobs.
  3. To cause someone to feel a strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy.
    • The photograph moved her to write a letter to the artist.
    • The story of the rescued dog moved everyone to tears.
    • His speech moved the audience deeply.
  4. To take action or make progress on something.
    • It's time to move on the project and start building.
    • We need to move quickly to solve this problem.
    • The committee moved to approve the new policy.
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noun
  1. An action taken to achieve a goal, especially in a game or plan.
    • Her next move was to call the client and negotiate.
    • Making the first move in a conversation can be hard.
    • In chess, each player takes one move per turn.
  2. A change of residence or location.
    • The move to the new house took all weekend.
    • They are planning a move to another state next year.
    • The office move is scheduled for next Monday.
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