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 will not buy you gentlemen beer. We're not here for beer, my friend. Oh. Does anyone else feel she should be moving in slow motion? Will she want a large wedding, you think? Shall we say swords? Pistols at dawn? Have you remembered nothing? Recall the lessons of Adam Smith... (..)2001 A Beautiful Mind