move

A2 · Elementary

v. to go and live in a different house or city.

v. to change one's place of residence or business location.

“We are planning to move to a bigger apartment next month.”

“After twenty years in the city, the family decided to move to the countryside to enjoy a slower pace of life.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make someone feel a strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy.

v. to arouse strong feelings or passions, particularly tenderness, compassion, or empathy.

“The singer's beautiful performance moved many people in the audience to tears.”

“The documentary about the refugee crisis moved the viewers so deeply that donations to the charity tripled overnight.”

C1 · Advanced Law Formal

v. to suggest something officially at a meeting so that people can vote on it.

v. to propose a motion formally for consideration and determination in a deliberative assembly or court.

“The lawyer moved that the trial be delayed until new evidence was found.”

“The chairperson moved to adjourn the meeting, but the committee insisted on finishing the budget review first.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. something you do to achieve a goal or follow a plan.

n. an action taken to achieve a specific objective or as part of a broader strategy.

“Buying that small company was a smart move for their business.”

“The CEO's decision to lower prices was a bold move designed to capture a larger share of the emerging market.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the act of changing the position of a piece in a game like chess.

n. the act of transferring a token or piece on a gameboard according to specific rules.

“It is your move, so please decide which piece you want to play.”

“He spent ten minutes contemplating his next move, eventually deciding to sacrifice his knight to protect the queen.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a specific way of moving your body, often in dance or sports.

n. a formalised or practised physical action used in athletics, dance, or combat.

“The dancer practiced the difficult move until she could do it perfectly.”

“The gymnast executed a flawless move on the balance beam, earning a standing ovation from the judges.”