Meaning & use

move

verb·Everyday

To change position or location, or to take an action as part of a plan.

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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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