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mover

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmuvɝ// UK //mˈuːvɐ// mover

n. a person or a company that helps you move your furniture and boxes to a new home. They usually drive a large truck and do the heavy lifting for you.

n. a person or business entity engaged in the professional transport of household or office goods between locations.


SIMPLE

We hired a professional mover to help us with the heavy sofa.

CONTEXTUAL

The movers arrived early in the morning to load the truck and ensure we could reach the new house by noon.

COMPLEX

While some families prefer to pack their own belongings to save money, hiring a full-service mover can significantly reduce the physical strain and logistical complexity of a long-distance relocation.

Synonyms
Origin

From move + -er.

Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to the crew or the company as a whole.

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