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ALL meanings of moving

mov·ing
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  • noun moving In motion. 1
  • adjective moving changing position 1
  • adjective moving emotionally touching 1
  • adjective moving of moving 1
  • noun moving changing location or residence 1
  • adjective moving capable of or having movement: a moving object. 1
  • adjective moving causing or producing motion. 1
  • adjective moving involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc.: moving expenses. 1
  • adjective moving involving a motor vehicle in motion. 1
  • adjective moving actuating, instigating, or impelling: the moving spirit behind the party. 1
  • adjective moving stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically: a moving story. 1
  • verb without object moving to pass from one place or position to another. 1
  • verb without object moving to go from one place of residence to another: They moved from Tennessee to Texas. 1
  • verb without object moving to advance or progress: The red racing car moved into the lead. 1
  • verb without object moving to have a regular motion, as an implement or a machine; turn; revolve. 1
  • verb without object moving to sell or be sold: That new model is moving well. 1
  • verb without object moving to start off or leave: It's time to be moving. 1
  • verb without object moving to transfer a piece in a game, as chess or checkers. 1
  • verb without object moving (of the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces; evacuate. 1
  • verb without object moving to be active in a particular sphere: to move in musical society. 1
  • verb without object moving to take action; proceed. 1
  • verb without object moving to make a formal request, application, or proposal: to move for a new trial. 1
  • verb with object moving to change from one place or position to another. 1
  • verb with object moving to set or keep in motion. 1
  • verb with object moving to prompt, actuate, or impel to some action: What moved you to do this? 1
  • verb with object moving to arouse or excite the feelings or passions of; affect with emotion (usually followed by to): to move someone to anger. 1
  • verb with object moving to affect with tender or compassionate emotion; touch: The tale of tragedy moved her. 1
  • verb with object moving to transfer (a piece in a game) from one position to another. 1
  • verb with object moving to dispose of (goods) by sale. 1
  • verb with object moving to cause (the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces. 1
  • verb with object moving to propose formally, as to a court or judge, or for consideration by a deliberative assembly. 1
  • verb with object moving to submit a formal request or proposal to (a court, a sovereign, etc.). 1
  • noun moving an act or instance of moving; movement. 1
  • noun moving a change of location or residence. 1
  • noun moving an action toward an objective or goal; step: a move toward a higher tax. 1
  • noun moving (in chess, checkers, etc.) a player's right or turn to make a play. 1
  • noun moving a play or maneuver, as in a game or sport. 1
  • idioms moving get a move on, Informal. to begin; act: We'd better get a move on before it rains. to hurry; hasten. 1
  • idioms moving make one's move, Informal. to act, especially to assert oneself at an opportune time. 1
  • idioms moving on the move, busy; active: on the move from morning till night. going from place to place: Infantry units have been on the move all day. advancing; progressing: an industry on the move. 1
  • idioms moving put moves on, Slang. to make sexual advances toward. Also, make a move on. 1
  • adjective moving If something is moving, it makes you feel strongly an emotion such as sadness, pity, or sympathy. 0
  • adjective moving A moving model or part of a machine moves or is able to move. 0
  • adjective moving arousing or touching the emotions 0
  • adjective moving changing or capable of changing position 0
  • adjective moving causing motion 0
  • adjective moving that moves 0
  • adjective moving changing, or causing to change, place or position 0
  • adjective moving causing to act; impelling, influencing, etc. 0
  • adjective moving arousing or stirring the emotions or feelings; esp., arousing pathos 0
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