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

  • (..) It's very impressive. All of you. Is that yoga? Your breath. They call it "Pranayama." It flows with your movements, your Asana. It's supposed to connect the mind and the body to fuel your Samadhi. Does that really work? I'm Claire. (..)
    2016 Captain Fantastic