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 make a move, they make a move. You go back and forth until one of you wins. Okay. What if they win the motion and the case gets dismissed? Then you're not as good as you think you are. Harvey! What a coincidence. (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
(..) for the last seven years. Excellent. Um, Devlin McGreggor is fighting the subpoena. They filed a motion to dismiss the case based on our lack of evidence. Good. Good... Wait. (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1