Dictionary entries for 'moving'

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mov·ing (mōṓvĭng)

adjective

Changing or capable of changing position: a moving target.
Relating to or involved in a transfer of furnishings from one location to another: moving expenses; moving van.
Causing or producing motion.
Involving a motor vehicle in motion: a moving violation.
Arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion: a moving account of the tragedy.

derivatives

mov́ing·ly: adverb

synonyms:

moving, stirring, poignant, touching, affecting These adjectives mean arousing or capable of arousing deep, usually somber emotion. Moving is the least specific: “A … widow … has laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter” (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Something stirring excites strong, turbulent, but not unpleasant feelings: a stirring speech about patriotism. Poignant suggests the evocation of keen, painful emotion: “Poignant grief cannot endure forever” (W.H. Hudson) Touching emphasizes sympathy or tenderness: a touching eulogy. Affecting applies especially to what is heart-rending or bittersweet: an affecting photo of the hostages' release.

move (mōōv)

[Middle English moven, from Old French movoir, from Latin movēre.]

verb: moved, mov·ing, moves.

intransitive verb

To change in position from one point to another: moved away from the window.
To progress in sequence; go forward: a novel that moves slowly.
To follow a specified course: Earth moves around the sun.
To progress toward a particular state or condition: moving up in the company; moved into the lead.
To go from one residence or location to another; relocate.
To start off; depart.
To be disposed of by sale: Woolens move slowly in the summer.
To change posture or position; stir: was afraid to move.
Games To change the position of a piece in a board game.
To be put in motion or to turn according to a prescribed motion. Used of machinery.
To exhibit great activity or energy.
To initiate an action; act.
To be active in a particular environment: moves in diplomatic circles.
To stir the emotions: words that have the power to move.
To make a formal motion in parliamentary procedure: move for an adjournment.
To evacuate. Used of the bowels.

transitive verb

To change the place or position of: moved her office; could not move his arm.
To cause to go from one place to another: moved the crowd away.
Games To change (a piece) from one position to another in a board game: moved a pawn.
To change the course of: moved the discussion to other matters.
To dislodge from a fixed point of view, as by persuasion: “Speak to him, ladies, see if you can move him” (Shakespeare)
To prompt to an action; rouse: Anger moved her to speak out.
1. To set or keep in motion.
2. To cause to function.
3. To cause to progress or advance.
1. To arouse the emotions of; affect.
2. To excite or provoke to the expression of an emotion: The film moved me to tears. See synonyms at affect¹
1. To propose or request in formal parliamentary procedure: moved that a vote be taken.
2. To make formal application to (a court, for example).
To dispose of by sale: moved the new merchandise quickly.
To cause (the bowels) to evacuate.

noun

1. The act or an instance of moving.
2. A particular manner of moving: made some intricate moves on the dance floor.
A change of residence or location.
Games
1. An act of transferring a piece from one position to another in board games.
2. The prescribed manner in which a piece may be played.
3. A participant's turn to make a play.
An action taken to achieve an objective; a maneuver: a move to halt the arms race.

phrasal verbs

move in: To begin to occupy a residence or place of business.

idioms

get a move on: To get started; get going.
move in on: To make intrusive advances toward; intrude on. To attempt to seize control of: moving in on their territory.
on the move: Busily moving about; active: A nurse is on the move all day. Going from one place to another: troops on the move. Making progress; advancing: a technology that is clearly on the move.