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move
The act of moving; a movement.
"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
"He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."
A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.
"She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."
To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
Similar: stir
To act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
Similar: get moving, stir
To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
"I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."
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