move (EN)

verb, noun

verb “move”

1. to go from one place or position to another
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   The cat moved quietly across the room.
2. to cause something to change its location
   They moved the sofa to the other side of the room.
3. to set (something) in a particular motion
   The wind moved the leaves gently.
4. to take action or do something
   After weeks of discussion, they finally moved to resolve the issue.
5. to change where you live
   We're moving to a new city next month for my new job.
6. to change the position of a piece in a game
   He moved his knight to a more strategic position, threatening his opponent's bishop.
7. to make someone feel an emotion
   The speech about climate change deeply moved the audience, leaving many in tears.
8. to persuade or motivate someone to do something
   Her passionate speech moved the audience to tears.
9. to suggest something for discussion or decision in a meeting
   During the meeting, she moved to allocate more funds to the health department.
10. to ask a court to make a decision or take action
    The defense lawyer moved for a dismissal of the charges against her client.

noun “move”

1. the action of changing position or place
   With a quick move, she dodged the incoming ball.
2. an action taken to achieve a goal
   Her next move was to enroll in a business course to advance her career.
3. a specific action in sports, dance, or martial arts
   His signature move in chess left his opponent in checkmate within minutes.
4. changing where you live
   Our move to the new city starts next Monday.
5. a change in how something is being approached or thought about
   Changing our marketing approach was a smart move to attract more customers.
6. changing jobs
   After her move from a small startup to a large corporation, she noticed a significant improvement in her work-life balance.
7. moving a piece in a game according to its rules
   Her next move was to advance her pawn, putting her opponent's king in check.
8. each player's turn in a game
   In chess, planning your moves ahead is crucial for victory.