Word Definition

Move

  1. To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
  2. To apply to, as for aid.
  3. To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
  4. To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
  5. To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.
  6. To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.
  7. An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
  8. The act of moving; a movement.
  9. To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
  10. The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
  11. To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king.
  12. 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; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage.
  13. To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.