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moves

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈmuvz// UK //mˈuːvz// moves

n. the actions you take to change your position or reach a goal. You use this word when talking about steps in a plan or the way someone dances.

n. actions taken to achieve a specific result or changes in physical position. Often used in the plural to describe a sequence of steps in dance or a strategic series of actions in a game or negotiation.


SIMPLE

She showed us her new dance moves.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's recent moves in the tech market suggest they are planning to launch a new smartphone soon.

COMPLEX

In a series of calculated political moves, the senator managed to secure enough bipartisan support to pass the controversial environmental bill before the end of the session.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to dance steps or a series of strategic actions.

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