move

To move is defined as to push, pull, carry, change the position of or keep in motion.

(verb)

See move in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb moved, moving

to change the place or position of; push, carry, or pull from one place or position to another
to set or keep in motion; actuate, impel, turn, stir, etc.
to cause or persuade (to act, do, say, speak, etc.); prompt
to arouse or stir the emotions, passions, or sympathies of
to propose or suggest; esp., to propose formally, as in a meeting
to cause (the bowels) to evacuate
Commerce to dispose of (goods) by selling

Origin: ME moven < Anglo-Fr mover < OFr movoir < L movere < IE base *mew-, to push away > Sans mīvati, (he) shoves

intransitive verb

to change place or position; go (to some place)
to change one's place of residence, business, etc.
to live or be active in a specified milieu or setting: to move in artistic circles
to make progress; advance
to take action; begin to act
1. to be, or be set, in motion
2. to operate in a certain fixed motion; turn, revolve, etc.: said of machines
to make a formal appeal or application (for): move for a new trial
to evacuate: said of the bowels
Informal to start leaving; depart: often with on: time to be moving on
Chess, Checkers, etc.
1. to change the position of a piece
2. to be put in another position: said of a piece
Commerce to be disposed of by sale: said of goods

noun

the act of moving; a movement
one of a series of actions toward some goal
a change of residence, business location, etc.
Chess, Checkers, etc. the act of moving or a player's turn to move
Slang an action, device, trick, etc. intended to deceive; esp., in sports, a deceptive maneuver or movement

See move in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb moved moved, mov·ing, moves

verb, intransitive

To change in position from one point to another: moved away from the window.
To progress in sequence; go forward: a novel that moves slowly.
To follow a specified course: Earth moves around the sun.
To progress toward a particular state or condition: moving up in the company; moved into the lead.
To go from one residence or location to another; relocate.
To start off; depart.
To be disposed of by sale: Woolens move slowly in the summer.
To change posture or position; stir: was afraid to move.
Games To change the position of a piece in a board game.
To be put in motion or to turn according to a prescribed motion. Used of machinery.
To exhibit great activity or energy.
To initiate an action; act.
To be active in a particular environment: moves in diplomatic circles.
To stir the emotions: words that have the power to move.
To make a formal motion in parliamentary procedure: move for an adjournment.
To evacuate. Used of the bowels.

verb, transitive

To change the place or position of: moved her office; could not move his arm.
To cause to go from one place to another: moved the crowd away.
Games To change (a piece) from one position to another in a board game: moved a pawn.
To change the course of: moved the discussion to other matters.
To dislodge from a fixed point of view, as by persuasion: “Speak to him, ladies, see if you can move him” (Shakespeare).
To prompt to an action; rouse: Anger moved her to speak out.
a. To set or keep in motion.
b. To cause to function.
c. To cause to progress or advance.
a. To arouse the emotions of; affect.
b. To excite or provoke to the expression of an emotion: The film moved me to tears. See Synonyms at affect¹.
a. To propose or request in formal parliamentary procedure: moved that a vote be taken.
b. To make formal application to (a court, for example).
To dispose of by sale: moved the new merchandise quickly.
To cause (the bowels) to evacuate.

noun

a. The act or an instance of moving.
b. A particular manner of moving: made some intricate moves on the dance floor.
A change of residence or location.
Games
a. An act of transferring a piece from one position to another in board games.
b. The prescribed manner in which a piece may be played.
c. A participant's turn to make a play.
An action taken to achieve an objective; a maneuver: a move to halt the arms race.