Meaning & use
move
To change position or location, or to take an action as part of a plan.
See it in a sentence
They plan to move to a smaller apartment closer to downtown next spring.
Wild elephants move in tight family groups for safety and support.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'a move' can mean a strategic action, as in board games or business.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A strategic action taken as part of a plan.
Her next move in the negotiation surprised everyone at the table.
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