movement

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another
  • noun: the act or process of moving
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: motion, advancement, emotion

Examples

  • There has been a 'movement' [='tendency'] toward lower prices in the housing market recently. [=prices have been going lower in the housing market recently]

  • There has been a 'movement' back to more therapeutic treatments of mental disorders in recent years.

  • There hasn't been any 'movement' in the negotiations. [=the negotations have not progressed]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that,you know,a clean colon is just one less thing to worry about. Leonard,I'm no expert here, but I believe in the context of a luncheon invitation, you might want to skip the reference to bowel movements. Oh,you're inviting me over to eat? Uh... yes. Oh,that's so nice. I'd love to. Great. (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1