moves

v. to leave your current house and go to live in a new one.

v. to change one's place of residence or business; often used with the preposition 'to'.

“My best friend moves to a different city next month for a new job.”

“The family moves frequently due to the father's military career, having lived in four different countries in the last decade.”

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

v. to evoke a strong emotional response, typically of pity, sympathy, or gratitude.

“The film's sad ending moves everyone who watches it to tears.”

“The speaker's account of her childhood struggles moves the audience deeply, prompting a standing ovation and significant donations to the charity.”

n. the actions a player takes when it is their turn in a game like chess.

n. the act of changing the position of a piece or taking a turn in a board game or strategic contest.

“He carefully considers his moves before touching any of the chess pieces.”

“The grandmaster's opening moves were designed to test his opponent's familiarity with rare defensive variations.”

n. the way someone dances, especially if they are very good at it.

n. a person's repertoire of dance steps or their general ability to dance rhythmically.

“Everyone was impressed when he showed off his moves on the dance floor.”

“Despite his professional exterior, the CEO surprised his employees with some impressive moves during the annual holiday party.”

Informal

n. actions taken to achieve a specific result or to solve a problem.

n. a calculated action taken to achieve a specific purpose or to advance a career or project.

“Buying that small company was one of the smartest moves the bank ever made.”

“The diplomat's latest moves suggest a genuine desire to de-escalate the conflict before the winter sets in.”