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move
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 \\ˈmüv\\ verb 
(moved ; mov·ing)
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English, from Anglo-French mover, moveir,from Latin movēre; probably akin to Sanskrit mīvati he moves, pushes
 DATE  13th century
intransitive verb
1.
  a.
    (1) to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
       moved into the shade
    (2) to proceed toward a certain state or condition
       moving up the executive ladder
       moved into second place
    (3) to become transferred during play
       checkers move along diagonally adjacent squares
    (4) to keep pace
       moving with the times
  b. to start away from some point or place : 
depart
  c. to change one's residence or location
2. to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment
    moves in the best circles
3. to change position or posture : 
stir
    ordered him not to move
4. to take action : 
act
5.
  a. to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way
  b. to show marked activity
      after a lull things really began to move
  c. to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn
6. to make a formal request, application, or appeal
7. to change hands by being sold or rented
    goods that moved slowly
8. of the bowels : 
evacuate
transitive verb
1.
  a.
    (1) to change the place or position of
    (2) to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : 
budge
  b. to transfer (as a piece in chess) from one position to another
2.
  a.
    (1) to cause to go or pass from one place to another with a continuous motion
       move the flag slowly up and down
    (2) to cause to advance
  b. to cause to operate or function : 
actuate
      this button moves the whole machine
  c. to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity
3. to cause to change position or posture
4. to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : 
persuade
    the report moved us to take action
5.
  a. to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of
      deeply moved by such kindness
  b. to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion
      the story moved her to tears
6.
  a. obsolete : 
beg
  b. to make a formal application to
7. to propose formally in a deliberative assembly
    moved the adjournment motion
8. to cause (the bowels) to void
9. to cause to change hands through sale or rent
 • • •
move house
Synonyms.
  
move
actuate
drive
impel
 mean to set or keep in motion. 
move
is very general and implies no more than the fact of changing position
      moved the furniture
  
actuate
 stresses transmission of power so as to work or set in motion
      turbines actuated by waterpower
  
drive
 implies imparting forward and continuous motion and often stresses the effect rather than the impetus
      a ship driven aground by hurricane winds
  
impel
 is usually figurative and suggests a great motivating impetus
      a candidate impelled by ambition

II
noun
 DATE  1656
1.
  a. the act of moving a piece (as in chess)
  b. the turn of a player to move
2.
  a. a step taken especially to gain an objective : 
maneuver
      move to end the dispute
      retiring early was a smart move
  b. the action of moving from a motionless position
  c. one of a pattern of dance steps
  d. a change of residence or location
  e. an agile or deceptive action especially in sports
 • • •
on the move
English Etymology
move
  move (v.) 1275, from Anglo-Fr. movir (
O.Fr
http://O.Fr
. moveir), from L.movere "move, set in motion" (pp. motusfreq. motare), from PIEbase *meue- (cf.Skt. kama-muta "moved by love" and probably mivati "pushes, moves;" Lith. mauti "push on;" Gk. ameusasthai"to surpass," amyno "push away"). Meaning "to affect with emotion" is from c.1300; that of "to prompt or impel toward some action" is from c.1380. Sense of "to change one's place of residence" is from 1707. Meaning "to propose (something) in an assembly, etc.," is first attested 1452. The noun in the gaming sense is from 1656. Phrase on the move "in the process of going from one place to another" is from 1796; get a move on "hurry up" is Amer.Eng. colloquial from 1888. A moveable feast (1430) is one in the Church calendar which, though always on the same day of the week, varies its date from year to year.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
 move
move mu:v / verbCHANGE POSITION 改变位置 
1. to change position or make sb / sth change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt
   (使)改变位置,移动:
   [V] 
   Don't move—stay perfectly still. 
   别动——一点都别动。 
   The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. 
   我跳上车的时候,公共汽车已经开动了。 
   He could hear someone moving around in the room above. 
   他能听到楼上屋里有人走动。 
   Phil moved towards the window. 
   菲尔朝窗户走去。 
    You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded).
   这家酒吧星期六总是挤得令人无法挪动。 
    You can't move for books in her room.
   她的屋里书多得挪不开步。 
   [VN] 
   I can't move my fingers. 
   我的手指动不了了。 
   We moved our chairs a little nearer. 
   我们把椅子挪近了一点。 
CHANGE IDEAS / TIME 改变主意/时间 
2. [usually +adv. / prep.] to change; to change sth
   变化;改变;转变
   SYN  
shift
 :
   [V] 
   The government has not moved on this issue. 
   政府在这个问题上没有转变。 
   [VN] 
   Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. 
   我们把开会时间改到星期三吧。 
MAKE PROGRESS 取得进步 
3. [V] ~ (on / ahead) to make progress in the way or direction mentioned
   前进;进步;进展
   SYN  
progress
 :
   Time is moving on. 
   时间在前进。 
   Share prices moved ahead today. 
   今天的股票价格上升了。 
   Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. 
   事情的进展不像我们希望的那么快。 
TAKE ACTION 采取行动 
4. [V] to take action; to do sth
   采取行动;做(事):
   The police moved quickly to dispel the rumours. 
   警察迅速采取行动来消除谣言。 
   SYN  
act
 
 note at 
action
 
CHANGE HOUSE / JOB 搬家;换工作 
5. ~ (from...) (to...) to change the place where you live, have your work, etc.
   搬家;搬迁:
   [V] 
   We don't like it here so we've decided to move. 
   我们不喜欢这地方,所以决定搬走。 
   The company's moving to Scotland. 
   公司准备迁往苏格兰。 
   She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. 
   自从她女儿搬走以后,她一直独自生活。 
   [VN] 
   (BrE) We moved house last week.
   我们上星期搬家了。 
6. [VN] ~ sb (from...) (to...) to make sb change from six job, class, etc. to another
   使变换;调动
   SYN  
transfer
 :
   I'm being moved to the New York office. 
   我要调到纽约办事处去。 
IN BOARD GAMES 棋类游戏 
7. (in 
chess
 and other board games 国际象棋和其他棋类游戏) to change the position of a piece
   走棋;移动棋子:
   [V] 
   It's your turn to move. 
   该你走棋了。 
   [VN] 
   She moved her queen. 
   她走一步王后棋。 
CAUSE STRONG FEELINGS 使感动 
8. [VN] ~ sb (to sth) to cause sb to have strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
   使感动;打动:
   We were deeply moved by her plight.
   她的困境深深地打动了我们。 
   Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes.
   这样悲惨的场面甚至让铮铮男子潸然泪下。 
 see also 
moving
 (1) 
MAKE SB DO STH 促使 
9. (formal) to cause sb to do sth
   促使,迫使(某人…);使去做
   SYN  
prompt
 :
   [VN to inf] 
   She felt moved to address the crowd. 
   她不由得想给大家讲一番话。 
   [VN] 
   He works when the spirit moves him (= when he wants to).
   他只有在想干活的时候才干活。 
SUGGEST FORMALLY 正式提出 
10. (formal) to suggest sth formally so that it can be discussed and decided
   (正式地)提出,提议
   SYN   put forward :
   [VN] 
   The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill. 
   反对派对法案提出修正案。 
   [V that] 
   I move that a vote be taken on this. 
   我提议就此进行投票。 
 IDIOMS 
 get 'moving    (informal) to begin, leave, etc. quickly
   马上行动;迅速开始(或离去等):
   It's late—we'd better get moving. 
   天不早了——咱们走吧。 
 get sth 'moving    (informal) to cause sth to make progress
   使进步;推动:
   The new director has really got things moving. 
   新来的主任确实使事情有了进展。 
 move heaven and 'earth 
   to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve sth
   竭尽所能;竭尽全力
 move with the 'times 
   to change the way you think and behave according to changes in society
   顺应时代;顺应潮流
 more at 
ass
 
 PHRASAL VERBS 
 7move a'long 
   to go to a new position, especially in order to make room for other people
   移动一下,向前移动(以腾出空间):
   The bus driver asked them to move along. 
   公共汽车司机让他们往里走走。 
 7move 'in 7move 'into sth 
   to start to live in your new home
   搬进新居:
   Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. 
   我们的新邻居昨天搬来了。 
   OPP  move out 
 'move in sth 
   to live, spend your time, etc. in a particular social group
   涉足,出入,生活在(某群体):
   She only moves in the best circles. 
   她只涉足那些精英圈子。 
 7move 'in (on sb / sth) 
   to move towards sb / sth from all directions, especially in a threatening way
   从四面八方逼近;进逼:
   The police moved in on the terrorists. 
   警察从四面八方向恐怖分子进逼。 
 7move 'in with sb 
   to start living with sb in the house or flat / apartment where they already live
   搬来和某人一起居住
 7move 'off (especially of a vehicle 尤指交通工具) 
   to start moving; to leave
   启动;离去
 7move 'on (to sth) 
   to start doing or discussing sth new
   开始做(别的事);换话题:
   I've been in this job long enough—it's time I moved on. 
   这工作我已经干得够久了——我该干点别的了。 
   Can we move on to the next item on the agenda? 
   我们可以接着讨论下一项议程吗? 
 7move sb 'on (of police, etc. 警察等) 
   to order sb to move away from the scene of an accident, etc.
   让(某人)离开(事故现场等)
 7move 'out 
   to leave your old home
   搬出去;迁出
   OPP  move in 
 7move 'over (also 7move 'up
   to change your position in order to make room for sb
   挪开;让位:
   There's room for another six if you move up a bit. 
   如果你挪开一点,这里还可以容纳多一个人。 nounACTION 行动 
1. ~ (towards / to sth) ~ (to do sth) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth
   行动:
   This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. 
   政府最近采取的行动引起了强烈的反对。 
   The management have made no move to settle the strike. 
   管理层没有采取任何措施来解决罢工问题。 
   Getting a job in marketing was a good career move.
   找份市场营销的工作是一个不错的职业选择。 
 see also false move 
CHANGE OF POSITION 位置变换 
2. [usually sing.] a change of place or position
   移动;活动:
   Don't make a move !
   别动! 
   Every move was painful. 
   每动一下都很痛。 
   She felt he was watching her every move.
   她觉得他在注意她的一举一动。 
   SYN  
movement
 
CHANGE OF IDEAS / BEHAVIOUR 想法/行为的改变 
3. ~ to / away from sth a change in ideas, attitudes or behaviour
   改变;转变;动摇:
   There has been a move away from nuclear energy. 
   人们对于原子能的看法已经转变。 
   SYN  
shift
 , 
tread
 
CHANGE OF HOUSE / JOB 搬家;调工作 
4. an act of changing the place where you live or work
   搬家;搬迁;调动:
   What's the date of your move? 
   你什么时候搬家? 
   Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. 
   他们从意大利迁到美国并不成功。 
   Her new job is just a sideways move. 
   她的新工作只是平级调动。 
IN BOARD GAMES 棋类游戏 
5. an act of changing the position of a piece in 
chess
 or other games that are played on a board
   走棋;(棋子的)移动:
   The game was over in only one moves. 
   这盘棋只走了六步就结束了。 
   It's your move. 
   该你走了。 
 be on the 'move 
1. to be travelling from place to place
   (经常)变换地点
2. to be moving; to be going somewhere
   在行进中;在移动中:
   The car was already on the move. 
   汽车已经开动了。 
   The firm is on the move to larger offices. 
   公司正在迁往更大的办公区。 
3. = be on the go at  
go
 n. 
 get a 'move on 
   (informal) you tell sb to get a move on when you want them to hurry
   赶快
 make the first 'move 
   to do sth before sb else, for example in order to end an argument or to begin sth
   抢先行动;抢占先机:
   If he wants to see me, he should make the first move. 
   他要是想见我,就得采取主动。 
 make a 'move 
(BrEinformal
   to begin a journey or a task
   动身;开始行动:
   It's getting late—we'd better make a move. 
   时间不早了——我们得动身了。 
 make a 'move on sb 
(informal
1. to try to start a sexual relationship with sb
   意图与某人发生关系
2. (sport 体) to try to pass sb who is in front of you in a race
   (赛跑时)设法超越某人
 make a, your, etc. 'move 
   to do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve sth
   采取行动;开始行动:
   The rebels waited until nightfall before they made their move. 
   叛乱者一直等到夜幕降临才开始行动。 
Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


move 
noun 
action to achieve sth; change in ideas/behaviour 

ADJ. big, important, major, radical, significant, substantial | decisive | astute, brilliant, clever, good, inspired, sensible, shrewd, smart, wise | bad | right She wondered whether she had made the right move in telling the truth. | false, wrong One false move could lead to war. | positive | bold, brave, strong | defensive | serious | dramatic, shock (used in journalism), surprise, unexpected The company was put up for sale yesterday in a shock move by management. | obvious | interesting | unusual | controversial | conciliatory | popular | gradual | rapid | new | current, present the current move towards networked organizations | latest, recent | first, initial If he wants to see me, he should make the first move. | far-sighted | strategic, tactical | precautionary | logical | diplomatic, legal, military, political | career Getting a job in advertising was a good career move. 

VERB + MOVE be, represent The talks represented the first significant move towards peace. | make The management has made no move to settle the strike. | prompt | initiate | signal The new legislation signalled a move away from state involvement in telecommunications. | spearhead The move is spearheaded by a former MP. | back, encourage, support | welcome | condemn | oppose, reject, resist | consider, contemplate | decide (on) They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move. | announce The government announced its move to ban smoking in public spaces. 

MOVE + VERB take place | be afoot, be underway Moves are afoot to increase car insurance premiums. | fail | be aimed at sth, be designed to do sth a move designed to control inflation | reflect sth The move reflects a change in approach to research. 

PREP. in a/the ~ In a move which surprised commentators, the president sacked several cabinet ministers. | ~ against a move against drug dealers | ~ away from a move away from traditional Labour policies | ~ back to a move back to old teaching styles | ~ to/towards a move towards greater trade liberalization 

PHRASES a move in the right direction Although the new environmental regulations are flawed, they represent a move in the right direction (= they do improve the current situation)

change of place 

ADJ. false One false move and I'll shoot! | sudden 

VERB + MOVE make We should make a move (= leave) ? it's really late. 

PREP. ~ to/towards She made a move towards the door. 

PHRASES be/keep (sb/sth) on the move His career as a petroleum engineer has kept him on the move (= kept him moving about from place to place)| every/no/one move She made no move as the lion sniffed at the tent. | follow/watch sb/sth's every move The cubs followed their mother on the hunt, watching her every move. | get a move on We're leaving in five minutes so you'd better get a move on (= hurry)| make a move for sth (informal) He made a move for (= towards) the door. 

change of house/job 

ADJ. permanent | sideways His new job was a sideways move rather than a promotion. | house 

MOVE + VERB take place 

PREP. ~ from, ~ to a move from London to Leeds 

in a board game 

ADJ. brilliant, good | bad | opening | chess 

VERB + MOVE learn She learned all the chess moves when she was four. | play 

PREP. on a/the ~ She captured the rook with her bishop on the 32nd move. 

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition
n. 
Function: noun 

1 
Synonyms: 
MEASURE
 7, maneuver, procedure, proceeding, step 
2 
Synonyms: 
MOTION
 1, movement, stir, stirring 
Related Words: alteration, change, modification, variation

n. Function: verb 

1 
Synonyms: 
GO
 2, ||blow, depart, exit, get away, get off, leave, pull out, take off, withdraw 
2 
Synonyms: 
ADVANCE
 5, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress 
3 
Synonyms: 
BE
, breathe, exist, live, subsist 
4 to change or cause to change from one place to another FF1C;he moved quickly down the staircaseFF1E; FF1C;move the chair across the roomFF1E; 
Synonyms: dislocate, disturb, remove, shift, ship, transfer 
Related Words: displace, replace, supersede, supplant; bear, carry, convey, transmit, transport 
5 to set or keep in motion or action FF1C;the mechanism that moves the locomotiveFF1E; 
Synonyms: actuate, drive, impel, mobilize, propel 
Related Words: activate, motivate 
Contrasted Words: bring up, draw up, fetch up, halt, haul up, pull up, stop 
6 
Synonyms: 
PROVOKE
 4, excite, galvanize, innervate, innerve, motivate, pique, quicken, rouse, stimulate 
7 
Synonyms: 
AFFECT
, carry, get, impress, influence, inspire, strike, sway, touch 
Related Words: induce, persuade, prevail 
8 
Synonyms: 
CONVERT
 1, bring, lead, persuade 
9 
Synonyms: 
BEHAVE
 1, acquit, act, bear, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, go on
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
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move
I. \ˈmüv\ verb
(moved ; moved ; moving \with speakers who “drop the g” of present participles, often ˈmübəm, often satirized by the spelling “moom pictures”\ ; moves)
Etymology: Middle English meven, moven, from Middle French movoir, mouvoir, from Latin movēre; probably akin to Greek ameusasthai to surpass, amynein to ward off, Sanskrit mīvati he pushes, shoves, Lithuanian mauti to pull (a garment) on or off; basic meaning: to push
intransitive verb
1. 
 a. 
  (1) : to go continuously from one point or place to another
   < the weary band of travelers moved slowly along the road >
  (2) : to go forward : get along : make progress : 
proceed
advance
   < wanted to keep moving, no matter what the obstacles >
  specifically : 
march
   < a victorious army moving through the countryside >
  (3) : to become more fully worked out through the addition or accretion of successive details or greater elaboration or some other form of further development
   < the plot of the drama moves swiftly >
   < a novel that hardly seems to move >
  (4) : to go along from one note or group of notes of music to the next in the course of the development or performance of a musical composition
   < a melody that moves smoothly >
   < at this point the tenor part moves upward >
 b. 
  (1) : to leave one point or place and go on to a new one
   < remained outside the town for about one day and then moved inside and began the campaign >
  (2) : to start away from some point or place : be on one's way :
depart
   < it was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving >
 c. 
  (1) : to become transferred from one position to another in the course of play — used of pieces used in some games (as checkers, chess)
   < in chess the bishop moves diagonally >
  (2) : to transfer a piece used in some games (as checkers, chess) from one position to another
   < his turn to move >
 d. : to settle in a new or different place (as of residence, business) usually abandoning a former one : change one's abode or location
  < did not like small towns and decided to move to the city >
 e. 
  (1) : to become disposed of or to change hands by being sold or rented
   < had a line of goods that was moving very slowly >
  (2) : to become distributed through being borrowed by readers :find readers
   < some books in public libraries hardly ever seem to move >
2. 
 a. 
  (1) : to change position or posture or otherwise exhibit outward activity : cause or allow the self or a part of the self to change position or posture : 
stir
   < so frightened that she stood rigid and didn't move >
   < told him not to move or he would shoot >
  (2) : to indicate recognition by some outward act (as inclining the head)
   < thought she moved slightly when we were introduced, but it was impossible to be sure >
 b. 
  (1) : to produce outwardly noticeable changes in position or in alignment of parts through being subjected to some external force
   < the boat moved slowly from side to side at its mooring as the wind rose >
   < the trees moved gently in the breeze >
  (2) : to become activated into operating or functioning or working in a designed or usual or expected way
   < pushed and pushed but the door wouldn't move >
   < pressed a button and the machine began moving >
 c. : to show marked activity : be very busy : snap into or maintain lively activity : 
hum
  < for a while there was not much to do, but suddenly things really began to move >
3. 
 a. : to have life : 
exist
  < in him we live, and move, and have our being — Acts 17:28 (Authorized Version) >
 b. : to live one's life in a specified environment : pass one's life or carry on one's activities in everyday acquaintance or familiarity with something indicated
  < now moves in only the best of circles >
 c. : to comport oneself in a specified way : behave in a particular manner
  < must move very carefully so as not to offend her >
4. : to go ahead and do something : take action or begin to take action : 
act
 < the time has come for us to make up our mind and move >
5. : to make a formal request or proposal or application or appeal— used with for
 < the delegate moved for a reconsideration of the suggestion >
 < the plaintiff moved for a rehearing >
6. of the bowels : to eject fecal matter : 
evacuate
void
transitive verb
1. 
 a. 
  (1) : to change the place or position of : cause to be shifted or removed from one place or position to another
   moved the chair to a different part of the room >
  (2) : to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : force loose or out : 
budge
   < the knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved>
   < was unable to move him from his obstinate convictions >
 b. : to transfer (a piece used in some games, as checkers or chess) from one position to another
 c. : to take off or lift or tip (one's hat, cap) in salutation
  moved his hat politely when he saw her >
 d. : to cause to be disposed of or cause to change hands through sale or rent — usually used in passive
  < the new cars were moved very quickly >
2. 
 a. 
  (1) : to cause to go or cause to keep on going continuously from one point or place to another
   moved the flag slowly up and down as a signal >
  (2) : to cause to advance or cause to keep on advancing
   moving the troops farther into enemy territory >
 b. 
  (1) : to activate into operating or functioning or working in a designed or usual or expected way : 
actuate
   < this button moves the whole mechanism >
  (2) : to cause (as an implement) to go or act or be driven or agitated in a direction or manner designed to produce a particular result
   moved the handle first to the left and then to the right and the door finally opened >
 c. : to put into activity or cause to continue in activity : rouse up from inactivity : cause not to remain at rest
  < the breeze moved the branches of the trees >
  < news that moved them from their torpor >
3. : to cause (the self or a part of the self) to change position or posture or otherwise exhibit outward activity
 moved his lips but not a sound could be heard >
4. : to prompt or impel or rouse to the doing of something by reason of being a motive or incentive or similar influence : serve as an influence on the mind or will of : 
persuade
 < the happiness that could be his moved him to acting swiftly >
 < the logic and sanity of the argument moved them to reconsider the plan >
5. 
 a. 
  (1) : to stir the emotions of : affect emotionally : rouse the feelings or passions of
   < was greatly moved by such kindness >
  especially : to cause to experience emotions of tenderness or compassion or sympathy
   < her grief deeply moved them >
  (2) : to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated manifestation of emotion or passion
   < a story thatmoved them to tears >
   < ingratitude that moved him to anger >
 b. archaic : to bring forth or excite or evoke (an indicated reaction)
  < the exaggerations of both the great parties in the state moved his scorn — T.B.Macaulay >
6. 
 a. obsolete : to make an appeal to : earnestly solicit : 
beg
 b. : to make a formal application to (as a legislative body) — used with for
  moved the assembled delegates for reconsideration of the bill >
7. : to propose (as a question, resolution) formally in a deliberative assembly for consideration and determination
 moved that the meeting adjourn >
8. : to cause (the bowels) to eject fecal matter
Synonyms: 
 
actuate
drive
impel
move
 indicates simply the fact of altering position or place of setting or keeping going or in motion
  move furniture about the room >
  < the car moves slowly in low gear >
  < a plane moved across the sky >
  < retail prices moved steadily upward — Americana Annual >
  
actuate
, generally used in connection with machinery or mechanisms, lays stress upon the communication of the power to work or set in action; in application to persons the activation is usually a specified motive
  < as you entered a driveway you could throw out a short electrical impulse which would actuate equipment installed in the garage to open the doors mechanically — Science Year Book >
  < figurines which once performed amusing antics actuated by power from a waterwheel — American Guide Series: Connecticut>
  actuated by altruistic motives >
  actuated by jealousy >
  
drive
 often signifies providing or communicating the power to set and keep in action
  < a small turbine engine drives the wheel >
  generally stresses the movement imparted, often suggesting the effect of speed or force
  < the engine drives the crane back and forth across the short elevated track >
  < a propeller-driven plane >
  < a blade driven at a terrific speed by a small engine sliced the material into small strips >
  drive a rod through a wall >
  
impel
, usually used in figurative applications, is to drive with a great impetus
  < he was impelled down the stairs by a pair of powerful arms >
  impelled by a sense of duty — R.M.Lovett >
  < the motives which impelled him to take up and carry forward so difficult and thankless a work — V.L.Parrington >
Synonyms: 
 
move
remove
shift
transfer
 can mean, in common, to change or cause to change from one place to another. 
move
 in itself implies no more than the motion or activity except in the special sense of to move one's habitation
  move along a street >
  move a chair back >
  move into a new house >
  
remove
 usually adds to 
move
 the implication of a change from a normal, original, or usual location, station, or occupation; it is preferred to 
move
 when the idea of eradicating is stressed
  remove a box from a shelf >
  remove a wart from a finger >
  remove faults by effort of will >
  
shift
 throws emphasis on the change of location or direction, often suggesting unrest or instability
  shift from job to job >
  shift from foot to foot >
  < the wind shifted to the east >
  < help a man shift a bureau to one side >
  
transfer
 commonly implies a change from hand to hand, from one mode of conveyance to another, from one depository to another
  transfer a heavy package from one hand to the other >
  transfer from the train to the bus >
  transfer property from a man to his son >
  transfer one's affection from person to person easily >
II. noun
(-s)
1. 
 a. 
  (1) : the action of moving a piece (as in checkers, chess)
  (2) : the turn of a player to move a piece (as in checkers, chess)
 b. : advantage in end play in checkers or chess depending on which player must move in a given position — used with the
  < after the exchange White has the move and wins >
  — compare 
opposition
 4b
2. 
 a. : a step taken so as to gain some objective : a calculated procedure : 
maneuver
  < made a clever move that outwitted all his rivals >
  < what's our next move >
 b. 
  (1) : the action of moving from a motionless position : the action of becoming active after previously being stationary or otherwise inactive
   < the silence was appalling and no one dared to make a move >
  (2) : the action of rising from table
   < sat there politely, waiting for someone else to make the first move >
  (3) : an incipient or initial action of moving especially out of or away from a place
   < was bored with their company, but no one seemed ready to make a move >
 c. : a change of abode or location
  < will make their move to the city next week >
3. 
 a. : a nominal period of time during which a certain amount of work can on the average be done or produced and which is sometimes used as a basis for paying a worker in proportion to the work actually done or produced
 b. : the amount of work theoretically capable of being done or produced in the course of such a period of time
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