Слово англійською: move
Дієслово
Переклад move українською: ру́хати (нога́ми і т. д.), поворуши́ти чим, пересу́нути, перемісти́ти що куди́, зсу́нути, відсу́нути що куди́, перено́сити, перево́зити, переї́здити, пересели́тися (в і́нше мі́сто і т. д.), зворуши́ти кого́
Детальний опис
change position
- [intransitive, transitive] to change position or make somebody/something change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt
- Don't move—stay perfectly still.
- The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it.
- The ball was really moving (= moving fast) when it reached him.
- + adv./prep. He could hear someone moving around in the room above.
- Phil moved towards the window.
- You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded).
- You can't move for books in her room.
- Temperatures will drop as the cold front moves down across France.
- move something I can't move my fingers.
- move something + adv./prep. We moved our chairs a little nearer.
- She moved the ball toward the opponent's goal.
- He moved his arm away from his face.
change house/job
- [intransitive, transitive] to change the place where you live, have your work, etc.
- We don't like it here so we've decided to move.
- move (from…) (to…) The company's moving to Scotland.
- People move from place to place today in ever greater numbers.
- move away She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away.
- move house (British English) We moved house last week.
- [transitive] move somebody (from…) (to…) to make somebody change from one job, class, etc. to another synonym transfer
- I'm being moved to the New York office.
in board games
- [intransitive, transitive] (in chess and other board games) to change the position of a piece
- It's your turn to move.
- move something She moved her queen.
leave/begin
- [intransitive] (informal) to leave, begin something, etc. quickly
- Let's move—it's time we went shopping.
change ideas/time
- [intransitive, transitive] to change; to change something synonym shift
- (+ adv./prep.) The government has not moved on this issue.
- Things have moved on a lot since the days when I was young.
- move something (+ adv./prep.) Let's move the meeting to Wednesday.
make progress
- [intransitive] to make progress in the way or direction mentioned synonym progress
- move on Time is moving on.
- move ahead Share prices moved ahead today.
- move forward After that, things moved forward at lightning speed
- + adv./prep. Things are not moving as fast as we hoped.
- Things certainly move fast in the blogosphere.
- Finally things are moving in the right direction.
take action
- [intransitive] to take action; to do something synonym act
- The police moved quickly to dispel the rumours.
- The firm has moved to reassure customers that they will continue to provide good service.
Synonyms actionactionmeasure ▪ step ▪ act ▪ moveThese are all words for a thing that somebody does.action a thing that somebody does:- Can you explain your actions?
measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:- Tougher measures against racism are needed.
step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something:- This was a first step towards a united Europe.
act a thing that somebody does: action or act?These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc: a heroic act of bravery • a heroic action of bravery • his heroic actions/acts during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not: We shall take whatever acts are necessary. move (used especially in the media) an action that you do or need to do to achieve something:- They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
Patterns- to take action/measures/steps
- to make a step/move
- a heroic/brave/daring action/step/act/move
cause strong feelings
- [transitive] to cause somebody to have strong feelings, especially of sympathy or of being sad
- move somebody We were deeply moved by her plight.
- move somebody to something Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes.
see also moving make somebody do something
- [transitive] (formal) to cause somebody to do something synonym prompt
- move somebody to do something She felt moved to address the crowd.
- move somebody He works when the spirit moves him (= when he wants to).
sell
- [transitive, intransitive] move (something) to sell goods; to be sold
- How quickly can we move this stock?
- These copies are moving fast—they'll soon be sold out.
suggest formally
- [transitive] (formal) to suggest something formally so that it can be discussed and decided synonym put forward
- move something The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill.
- move that… I move that a vote be taken on this.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French moveir, from Latin movere.
Idioms get your ass in gear | move your ass (North American English) (British English get your arse in gear, move your arse )
- (offensive, slang) a rude way of telling somebody to hurry
- If you get your ass in gear, we can make it out of here tonight.
- (informal) to begin, leave, etc. quickly
- It's late—we'd better get moving.
- (informal) to cause something to make progress
- The new director has really got things moving.
- (formal or business) in the future, starting from now
- We have a very solid financial position going forward.
- The strategy going forward is still undecided.
- Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
keep up/move with the times
- to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected
- Many complained that the Royal Family had failed to move with the times.
move your ass | get your ass in gear (North American English) (British English move your arse , get your arse in gear)
- (offensive, slang) a rude way of telling somebody to hurry
- If you move your ass, we can make it out of here tonight.
- to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve somethingTopics Successc2
- (especially in orders) (informal) to do something more quickly because there is not much time
- Move it! We’re going to be late!
- to make a great effort to do something
- The director moved mountains to remake this classic film.
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Phrasal Verbs- move along
- move in
- move into
- move in with
- move off
- move on
- move out
- move over