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Moving

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

📖 Definitions of "Moving"

verb
  1. 1

    To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    "A ship moves rapidly."

  2. 2

    To act; to take action; to begin to act

    "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

  3. 3

    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."

  4. 4

    (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

    "My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."

noun
  1. 1

    The relocation of goods

  2. 2

    A causing of a movement

    "The rats' movings are willed movements."

adjective
  1. 1

    That moves or move.

    "moving pictures"

  2. 2

    That causes someone to feel emotion.

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