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

  • (..) the target, go ahead and command. Standby, got a visual. Locate at . We have eyes, prepare to engage target. Guardian , we're getting movement down here. Take cover! Control, I've lost power! I say again, I've lost... You alright? You give it ten seconds, (..)
    2014 Godzilla