move

1. To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another. (intransitive) · A ship moves rapidly.· I was sitting on the sofa for a long time, feeling too lazy to move.
2. To act; to take action; to begin to act (intransitive) · to move in a matter· Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!
3. To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place; similarly to change the location of another establishment such as a business. See also move out and move in. (intransitive) · I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.· They moved closer to work to cut down commuting time.
4. To transport (an item) as part of changing residences. (transitive) · Before my lease ended, I gave away my old sofa because I didn't want to move it.
5. To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another (transitive) · The waves moved the boat up and down.· The horse moves a carriage.
6. To transfer (a piece) from one space or position on the board to another. (transitive) · She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board.· He rolled a 5 and moved his counter to Boardwalk, the most expensive property on the Monopoly board.
7. To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence. (transitive) · This song moves me to dance.
8. To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion). (transitive) · That book really moved me.

Plural move · He/she/it moves · Past moved · Past participle moved · -ing form moving