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).
(..) due to ill health. and cessation of all activities. They've had a press conference. The Pope's condition is grave. "Gravissimo. " The purpose of this meeting is to ratify... the motion passed by our shareholders in New York. Please... Our group represents a consortium of Catholic businessmen (..)1990 The Godfather Part III
(..) Don Corleone, Your whole past history, and the history of your family, would be washed away. million. The motion under discussion relates to Corleone Group's proposal to acquire newly-issued Class A voting shares. ... Corleone capital invested directly into international immobiliare, (..)1990 The Godfather Part III