Sources say that the governor has 'set the wheels in motion' for a run for the presidency. [=the governor has started to run for president]
They will be taking steps to 'set/put' the divorce proceedings 'in motion'. [=to begin the divorce proceedings]
She made a 'motion' that the meeting (should) be adjourned. = She made a 'motion' to adjourn (the meeting).
(..) You know,I always say when one door closes,another one opens. No,it doesn'T. Not unless the two doors are connected by relays or there are motion sensors involved. No,no,I meant... or if the first door closing creates a change of air pressure that acts upon the second door. Never mind. Slow down. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4