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).
(..) I suppose it's way too much to hope... that you're making this up just to bother me. Don't worry. I'm not gonna make a motion for separation. - You're still lead counsel. - Splendid. I think Kendrick ordered the Code Red, and so do you. Let's go. (..)1992 A Few Good Men
(..) With what, possession of a condiment? - Kaffee. - I tried to help you out of this... but if you ask for jail time, I'm gonna file a motion to dismiss. - You won't get it. - I will get it. And if the M.T.D. is denied, I'll file a motion... seeking to obtain (..)1992 A Few Good Men